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NJ A2002
NJ A2002Requires health insurance coverage of standard fertility preservation services for individuals with certain menstrual disorders resulting in infertility.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires health insurance coverage of standard fertility preservation services for individuals with certain menstrual disorders resulting in infertility. Under the bill, health insurance carriers (which include hospital service corporations, medical service corporations, health service corporations, health maintenance organizations authorized to issue health benefits plans in New Jersey, group health insurance policies, and any entities contracted to administer health benefits in connection with the State Health Benefits Program and School Employees' Health Benefits Program) will be required to cover standard fertility preservation services when an individual is diagnosed with a menstrual disorder that may result in infertility. For the purposes of this bill, a "menstrual disorder" is an abnormal condition related to the menstrual cycle, which shall include, but is not limited to, menorrhagia, endometriosis, and uterine fibroids.
AI Summary
This bill requires health insurance coverage of standard fertility preservation services for individuals with certain menstrual disorders resulting in infertility. Under the bill, health insurance carriers must cover standard fertility preservation services, including the cryopreservation of embryos and oocytes, when an individual is diagnosed with a menstrual disorder like menorrhagia, endometriosis, or uterine fibroids that may result in infertility. The bill prohibits insurance providers from denying coverage based on factors like age, sex, or gender identity.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee (on 01/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A2002 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A2500/2002_I1.HTM |
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