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HI SB768
Bill
Status
3/10/2015
Primary Sponsor
Maile Shimabukuro
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AI Summary
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Expands in vitro fertilization (IVF) insurance coverage requirements for individual and group health insurance policies that provide pregnancy-related benefits.
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Reduces the infertility history requirement from five years to twelve months, and removes the requirement that oocytes be fertilized with the patient's spouse's sperm.
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Eliminates spousal requirements, allowing coverage for insured individuals or covered dependents regardless of marital status.
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Adds "abnormal male factors contributing to infertility" to the list of medical conditions qualifying for coverage, alongside endometriosis, DES exposure, and fallopian tube blockage or removal.
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Applies to both state health insurance policies (§431:10A-116.5) and hospital or medical service plans (§432:1-604), effective July 1, 2112.
Legislative Description
In Vitro Fertilization Procedure Coverage; Infertility Disability
Last Action
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).
4/15/2016