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MS SB2396

MS SB2396
Health Insurance Coverage for Fertility Preservation Services Act; enact.


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Introduced
01/16/2023
In Committee
01/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/31/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Create New Section 83-9-10, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create The Health Insurance Coverage For Fertility Preservation Services Act; To Ensure Health Insurance Coverage For Standard Fertility Preservation Services When Medically Necessary Treatment May Directly Or Indirectly Cause Iatrogenic Infertility Consistent With Established Medical Practice And Professional Guidelines; To Provide That A Carrier Offering Health Insurance Coverage In This State Shall Provide Coverage For Standard Fertility Preservation Services For Any Covered Individual Who May Undergo A Medically Necessary Treatment That May Directly Or Indirectly Cause Iatrogenic Infertility; To Prohibit A Carrier Who Offers Health Insurance Coverage In This State For Standard Fertility Preservation Services From Imposing Certain Exclusions, Limitations Or Other Restrictions; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, titled the "Health Insurance Coverage for Fertility Preservation Services Act," aims to ensure that health insurance providers in Mississippi cover standard fertility preservation services for individuals who may undergo medically necessary treatments that could directly or indirectly cause iatrogenic (treatment-induced) infertility. The bill defines key terms like "covered individual," "health insurance coverage," and "standard fertility preservation services," and prohibits insurance providers from imposing certain exclusions, limitations, or other restrictions on this coverage. The bill specifies that it applies to all insurance policies, contracts, and certificates executed, delivered, issued, continued, or renewed in the state on or after July 1, 2023.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died In Committee (on 01/31/2023)

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