HB 4155
Requires certain health insurers to cover fertility services and treatments.
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Support
90%
Oppose
10%
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill requires certain health insurers in Oregon, including the Oregon Educators Benefit Board and the Public Employees’ Benefit Board, to cover fertility services and treatments. It also directs the Oregon Health Authority and the Department of Consumer and Business Services to study access to reproductive treatments and report their findings. The bill establishes a fund to reimburse costs not covered by these insurers and declares an emergency, making it effective immediately upon passage. Additionally, it amends existing laws related to these insurers’ benefit plans.
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Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
Supporters of the bill emphasize the need for affordable fertility treatments and family planning services, citing personal experiences with infertility and financial barriers. They argue that providing comprehensive coverage of reproductive health services would alleviate stress and uncertainty for educators, teachers, and individuals struggling to start a family. Advocates believe that insurance coverage is essential for addressing the financial burden of infertility, hereditary cancer risks, and promoting equitable healthcare, particularly for low-income individuals, LGBTQIA+ communities, and those with unexplained infertility. By requiring health insurers to cover fertility services and treatments, supporters aim to make these essential services accessible to all Oregonians, regardless of age, profession, or income level, ultimately supporting the well-being and job security of educators and families.
Source: Testimony Summaries
Arguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
Opponents of House Bill 4155 express concerns that the legislation's requirement to reimburse for infertility treatments, including IVF, would infringe on their moral and religious convictions. They argue that mandating fertility coverage would create an inequity in care, as OHP members would not have access to these services. Additionally, some that providing reimbursement for IVF would go against Catholic moral teaching and respect the inherent dignity of every human person, particularly at the earliest stage of human life. These concerns highlight a tension between the need for comprehensive healthcare coverage and the importance of upholding deeply held moral and religious values.
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