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Access to Infertility Treatment and Care Act

USA116th CongressS-1461| Senate 
| Updated: 5/14/2019
Cory A. Booker

Cory A. Booker

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (2)
Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Access to Infertility Treatment and Care Act This bill requires private health insurance plans to cover (1) specified infertility treatments (e.g., in vitro fertilization), if the plan also covers obstetrical services; and (2) fertility preservation services for individuals who undergo medically necessary treatment that may cause impairment of fertility. Private health insurance plans must apply cost sharing for such services that does not exceed the amount for similar services covered by the plan. Further, plans are prohibited from (1) providing incentives for plan holders to forego infertility treatment, or (2) reducing the reimbursement rate to providers of such treatments. The bill also extends infertility treatment and fertility preservation coverage to Medicaid enrollees, federal employees, members of the military, and veterans.
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Timeline
May 14, 2019
Introduced in Senate
May 14, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jun 11, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-2803
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • May 14, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 14, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • June 11, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-2803
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2803: Access to Infertility Treatment and Care Act
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel managementHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessMedicaidMilitary medicineSex and reproductive healthVeterans' medical careWomen's health

Access to Infertility Treatment and Care Act

USA116th CongressS-1461| Senate 
| Updated: 5/14/2019
Access to Infertility Treatment and Care Act This bill requires private health insurance plans to cover (1) specified infertility treatments (e.g., in vitro fertilization), if the plan also covers obstetrical services; and (2) fertility preservation services for individuals who undergo medically necessary treatment that may cause impairment of fertility. Private health insurance plans must apply cost sharing for such services that does not exceed the amount for similar services covered by the plan. Further, plans are prohibited from (1) providing incentives for plan holders to forego infertility treatment, or (2) reducing the reimbursement rate to providers of such treatments. The bill also extends infertility treatment and fertility preservation coverage to Medicaid enrollees, federal employees, members of the military, and veterans.
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Timeline
May 14, 2019
Introduced in Senate
May 14, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jun 11, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-2803
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • May 14, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 14, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • June 11, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-2803
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Cory A. Booker

Cory A. Booker

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (2)
Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2803: Access to Infertility Treatment and Care Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel managementHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessMedicaidMilitary medicineSex and reproductive healthVeterans' medical careWomen's health