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ID HJM007

JM

Status

Passed

3/18/2019

Primary Sponsor

Health and Welfare Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • In vitro fertilization (IVF) was previously covered for veterans with service-connected disabilities affecting their ability to procreate under 38 CFR 17.380, and for their spouses under 38 CFR 17.412, but this benefit expired on September 30, 2018.

  • Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is not currently a covered benefit for veterans or their spouses despite being a successful fertility treatment.

  • The Idaho Legislature requests Congress enact legislation establishing IVF and IUI as covered benefits for veterans with service-connected disabilities resulting in inability to procreate without fertility treatment.

  • The Legislature requests Congress make IVF and IUI available to the spouses of eligible veterans.

  • The House Chief Clerk is directed to forward copies of this memorial to the President of the Senate, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and Idaho's congressional delegation.

Legislative Description

Stating findings of the Legislature and requesting that Congress enact legislation providing fertility treatment for veterans and their spouses when the veteran has a service-related disability affecting the ability to procreate.

VETERANS

Last Action

Delivered to Secretary of State at 10:14 a.m. on March 15, 2019

3/18/2019

Committee Referrals

Health and Welfare3/1/2019
Health and Welfare2/12/2019

Full Bill Text

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