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VA HB1389

VA HB1389
Health insurance; coverage for standard fertility preservation procedures.


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Introduced
01/21/2026
In Committee
01/21/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Regular Session

Bill Summary

Health insurance; coverage for standard fertility preservation procedures. Requires health insurance carriers to provide coverage for standard fertility preservation procedures. The bill provides that "standard fertility preservation procedures" means procedures to preserve fertility that are consistent with established medical practices and professional guidelines published by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine or the American Society of Clinical Oncology for a person who has cancer, sickle cell disease, or other medical condition or is expected to undergo medication therapy, surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, or other medical treatment that is recognized by medical professionals to cause a risk of impairment to fertility.

AI Summary

This bill requires health insurance carriers to cover "standard fertility preservation procedures," which are defined as medical practices and guidelines from organizations like the American Society for Reproductive Medicine or the American Society of Clinical Oncology for individuals facing medical treatments that could impair fertility, such as those with cancer, sickle cell disease, or undergoing chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery. The coverage must be on par with other illnesses regarding deductibles, limits, and copayments, and this mandate applies to policies and plans delivered, issued, or renewed in Virginia starting January 1, 2027, with certain exceptions for limited, short-term, or government-sponsored plans.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Left in Labor and Commerce (on 02/18/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1389
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1389) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1108598.PDF
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1389/text/HB1389
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