Bill > LB233

This bill requires the Nebraska State Insurance Program to include coverage for in vitro fertilization (IVF) for state employees beginning July 1, 2025, with several important specifications. The coverage includes a lifetime maximum of four completed egg retrievals and can be limited to individuals who have been unable to conceive or sustain a pregnancy through less expensive fertility treatments, with a provision that allows coverage even if a specific treatment is deemed unlikely to succeed by a physician. The bill mandates that IVF procedures must be performed at facilities meeting standards set by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine or the Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. The legislation modifies existing statutes related to state employee insurance benefits, specifically sections 84-1607, 84-1608, and 84-1609, and includes an emergency clause that would make the act effective immediately upon passage and approval. By adding this coverage, the bill aims to provide state employees with additional reproductive healthcare options and support for those experiencing fertility challenges.

Military Affairs and Security

https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=58948