Bill > S797

This bill seeks to amend the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program by expanding and protecting access to fertility treatments for federal employees. Specifically, the bill requires FEHB plans to include comprehensive fertility treatment benefits, which are defined broadly to encompass a wide range of services such as egg, sperm, and embryo preservation; various artificial insemination techniques; assisted reproductive technologies like in vitro fertilization; genetic testing of embryos; fertility medications; gamete donation; and any other fertility-related services determined appropriate by the Director of the Office of Personnel Management in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services. The bill defines fertility treatment to include seven specific categories of services, ranging from preservation of reproductive genetic material to medications and genetic testing. These new requirements would take effect one year after the bill's enactment, giving federal health insurance providers time to adjust their coverage. The legislation aims to provide federal employees with more comprehensive and accessible fertility treatment options, recognizing the complex and often costly nature of fertility services.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/797/all-info