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This bill, known as the "Missouri Family Building and Fertility Access Act," aims to improve access to fertility treatments by establishing an "Infertility Access Program" managed by the Department of Health and Senior Services, which will provide financial assistance for travel, lodging, and telehealth services to individuals in rural or underserved areas seeking care at certified fertility clinics, defined as facilities accredited by recognized medical organizations. The program will also support telemedicine infrastructure for fertility specialists in shortage areas and conduct public outreach on infertility care. A dedicated "Infertility Access Fund" will be created to support these initiatives, with any remaining funds not reverting to general revenue at the end of a biennium. Furthermore, the bill mandates that the Department of Health and Senior Services, in conjunction with the Department of Commerce and Insurance, will produce a biennial report detailing trends, barriers, and recommendations for improving fertility treatment access and outcomes, which will be made publicly available. Finally, health carriers offering fertility treatment coverage will be required to publish a clear summary of their coverage on their website and submit annual utilization reports to state departments, with aggregated data to be published annually, and penalties may be imposed for non-compliance.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB3215&year=2026&code=R