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GA HB1204
GA HB1204Insurance; 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
02/08/2024
In Committee
02/16/2024
02/16/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/28/2024
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
Official Document
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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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