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TN SB2629
TN SB2629AN 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
01/31/2024
01/31/2024
In Committee
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 carriers in Tennessee that issue or renew health insurance policies, health benefit plans, or accident or health insurance contracts providing medical or hospital benefits to cover the expenses of standard fertility services for patients with infertility resulting from cancer treatment, effective January 1, 2025. The coverage must include standard fertility preservation services when the enrollee is diagnosed with a type of cancer that may directly or indirectly cause infertility. However, the bill does not apply to employer-sponsored health plans.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Commerce and Labor Committee (on 03/12/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB2629&ga=113 |
| Fiscal Note - HB2549 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Fiscal/HB2549.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Bill/SB2629.pdf |
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