Bill > HB94

This bill requires health insurance policies in Georgia to cover standard fertility preservation services for individuals undergoing medically necessary treatments for cancer, sickle cell disease, or lupus that may cause iatrogenic infertility (fertility impairment caused by medical treatment). Starting January 1, 2026, health benefit policies must include coverage for fertility preservation procedures such as egg, sperm, embryo, and ovarian tissue cryopreservation, including evaluation expenses, laboratory assessments, medications, and one year of gamete storage. The bill defines key terms like "standard fertility preservation services" and "medically necessary treatment" and allows insurers to establish some limitations, such as age restrictions and lifetime procedure limits. The coverage must be subject to the same deductibles, coinsurance, and copayment provisions as other medical services, without imposing special additional limitations. The insurance commissioner is tasked with creating rules and regulations for implementing this coverage, guided by professional medical organization guidelines. This legislation aims to help patients preserve their fertility potential before undergoing treatments that might compromise their reproductive capabilities.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69447