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TN SB1935

TN SB1935
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 27 and Title 56, Chapter 7, relative to the insurance coverage relating to fertility.


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Introduced
01/24/2024
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/25/2024

Introduced Session

113th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, on or after January 1, 2025, requires a health carrier that issues or renews a health insurance policy, health benefit plan, or contract of accident or health insurance providing benefits for medical or hospital expenses to provide coverage for the expenses of standard fertility services for patients with iatrogenic infertility; excludes employer-sponsored health plans. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 27 and Title 56, Chapter 7.

AI Summary

This bill requires health carriers in Tennessee that issue or renew health insurance policies, health benefit plans, or contracts of accident or health insurance providing benefits for medical or hospital expenses to provide coverage for the expenses of standard fertility services for patients with iatrogenic infertility (infertility caused by medical treatment). The bill defines key terms such as "health benefit plan," "health carrier," and "iatrogenic infertility," and sets out specific requirements for the coverage, including the inclusion of standard fertility preservation services. The bill excludes employer-sponsored health plans from these requirements and takes effect on January 1, 2025, applying to plans entered into, issued, amended, or renewed on or after that date.

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Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Withdrawn. (on 01/31/2024)

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