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NJ S3006
NJ S3006Requires Medicaid coverage for fertility preservation services in cases of iatrogenic infertility caused by medically necessary treatments.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the State Medicaid program and the Plan First program to cover standard fertility preservation services in cases in which a medically necessary medical treatment may directly or indirectly cause iatrogenic infertility. The bill limits the provision of fertility preservation services to one fertility preservation cycle, unless the procedure is unsuccessful. The bill defines "iatrogenic infertility" as an impairment of fertility caused by surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, or other medical treatment affecting reproductive organs or processes. The bill further defines "standard fertility preservation services" as procedures which are consistent with established medical practices and professional guidelines published by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, or as defined by the New Jersey Department of Health.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the State Medicaid program and the Plan First program cover standard fertility preservation services for individuals whose medically necessary treatments, such as surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy, may cause iatrogenic infertility, which is defined as an impairment of fertility resulting from medical treatment. The coverage is limited to one cycle of fertility preservation unless the initial procedure is unsuccessful. Standard fertility preservation services are defined as procedures aligned with current medical practices and guidelines from organizations like the American Society for Reproductive Medicine and the American Society of Clinical Oncology, or as specified by the New Jersey Department of Health. The bill also clarifies that coverage for these services will not be based on factors like life expectancy, disability, or personal characteristics.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (10)
Vin Gopal (D)*,
Joe Vitale (D)*,
Patrick Diegnan (D),
Linda Greenstein (D),
Gordon Johnson (D),
John McKeon (D),
Angela Mcknight (D),
Vince Polistina (R),
Teresa Ruiz (D),
Andrew Zwicker (D),
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S3006 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3500/3006_I1.HTM |
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