Bill > S06118

This bill, known as the "Equity in Fertility Treatment Act," amends the insurance law in New York to redefine the term "infertility" and expand health insurance coverage for in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment. Key provisions include: 1) Expanding the definition of "infertility" to include a person's inability to reproduce either as a single individual or with a partner without medical intervention, as well as a licensed physician's findings based on the patient's medical, sexual, or reproductive history, age, physical findings, or diagnostic testing. 2) Requiring large group insurance policies to provide coverage for three completed oocyte retrievals and unlimited embryo transfers from fresh or frozen oocytes or embryos, in accordance with the guidelines of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, using single embryo transfer when recommended and medically appropriate. 3) Prohibiting denial of coverage based on a covered individual's participation in fertility services provided by or to a third party. The bill aims to improve access to fertility treatment and address barriers to reproductive healthcare coverage.

Business and Industry

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/S6118