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TN HB2549
TN HB2549AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 27 and Title 56, Chapter 7, relative to insurance coverage relating to fertility.
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Introduced
01/30/2024
01/30/2024
In Committee
02/01/2024
02/01/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/25/2024
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 infertility as the result of cancer treatment; excludes employer-sponsored health plans. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 27 and Title 56, Chapter 7.
AI Summary
This bill requires health insurance carriers in Tennessee to provide coverage for standard fertility services for patients who have become infertile as a result of cancer treatment, starting on or after January 1, 2025. The bill defines key terms like "health benefit plan," "health carrier," and "standard fertility preservation services," and sets out specific requirements for the coverage, such as conforming to guidelines from medical organizations. The bill excludes employer-sponsored health plans from this requirement.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (11)
Esther Helton (R)*,
Charlie Baum (R),
Michele Carringer (R),
Rick Eldridge (R),
Bob Freeman (D),
Johnny Garrett (R),
David Hawk (R),
Iris Rudder (R),
Lowell Russell (R),
Kevin Vaughan (R),
Mark White (R),
Last Action
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Insurance Subcommittee of Insurance Committee (on 03/19/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB2549&ga=113 |
| Fiscal Note - HB2549 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Fiscal/HB2549.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Bill/HB2549.pdf |
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