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ID HJM007
JM
Status
3/18/2019
Primary Sponsor
Health and Welfare Committee
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AI Summary
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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.
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Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is not currently a covered benefit for veterans or their spouses despite being a successful fertility treatment.
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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.
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The Legislature requests Congress make IVF and IUI available to the spouses of eligible veterans.
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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