An Act relative to step therapy and in vitro fertilization insurance coverage
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill addresses insurance coverage for fertility treatments, specifically step therapy and in vitro fertilization (IVF). It aims to ensure that individuals seeking IVF coverage have access to it without unnecessary restrictions, such as being required to exhaust less effective treatments first. The bill also seeks to clarify coverage requirements for these treatments.
Key provisions
- Requires insurance coverage for in vitro fertilization (IVF).
- Addresses step therapy requirements for fertility treatments.
- Seeks to clarify insurance coverage for IVF.
- May include provisions related to the approval process for fertility treatments.
- Potentially aims to reduce barriers to accessing fertility care.
- Addresses coverage for medically assisted reproductive technologies.
- May require insurers to provide clear and transparent information about coverage policies.
- Could establish guidelines for determining appropriate fertility treatments.
Who is affected
- Individuals seeking fertility treatments.
- Insurance companies.
- Healthcare providers.
- Patients with infertility.
- Families pursuing parenthood
Notable changes
- Addresses potential restrictions on IVF coverage through step therapy.
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
William J. Driscoll Jr.
Cosponsor
William J. Driscoll Jr.
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