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GA HB1204

GA HB1204
Insurance; medically necessary expenses for standard fertility preservation services when a medically necessary treatment for cancer, sickle cell disease, or lupus may directly or indirectly cause iatrogenic infertility; require coverage


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Introduced
02/08/2024
In Committee
02/16/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/28/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT To amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to require coverage for medically necessary expenses for standard fertility preservation services when a medically necessary treatment for cancer, sickle cell disease, or lupus may directly or indirectly cause iatrogenic infertility; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill requires health insurance policies in Georgia to cover medically necessary expenses for standard fertility preservation services when a medically necessary treatment for cancer, sickle cell disease, or lupus may directly or indirectly cause iatrogenic infertility (infertility caused by medical treatment) for a covered person. The bill defines key terms, such as "health benefit policy," "iatrogenic infertility," and "standard fertility preservation services," and allows insurers to impose certain limitations on the coverage, such as age restrictions and lifetime limits per procedure. The bill also directs the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate rules and regulations to implement the provisions in accordance with guidelines from medical organizations.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

House Committee Favorably Reported (on 02/16/2024)

Bill Topics

Health
  • ‐ Health Insurance Reform
  • ‐ Treatment of Specific Diseases

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66826 02/09/2024
BillText https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/223374 02/09/2024
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