What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is S 4445.
Right to IVF: Protecting access and mandating fertility treatment insurance coverage.
This Act establishes a federal statutory right for individuals to receive and for providers to offer fertility treatment, including IVF, overriding restrictive state laws. It mandates significant expansion of coverage for fertility treatments across private health plans, Medicaid, and Medicare, making these services financially accessible to millions. Furthermore, it ensures comprehensive fertility care and cryopreservation services for veterans and active duty service members.
Key points
Creates a nationwide right to access fertility treatment (including IVF, embryo/gamete cryopreservation) and protects healthcare providers from state restrictions inconsistent with medical standards.
Requires most private health plans, Medicaid, and Medicare to cover fertility treatment if they cover obstetrical services, regardless of an infertility diagnosis.
Guarantees comprehensive fertility treatment and genetic material preservation for active military personnel and veterans, regardless of marital status or sexual orientation.
54%
VOTING RESULTS
2024-09-17
For
51
Against
44
Abstain
0
Status:
Failed
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