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ID H0818

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Health and Welfare Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Health benefit plans must cover fertility preservation services (collection and preservation of sperm, unfertilized oocytes, and ovarian tissue) for patients undergoing medically necessary cancer treatments including surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation
  • Coverage applies when the American Society of Clinical Oncology or American Society for Reproductive Medicine has established that the cancer treatment may directly or indirectly cause impaired fertility
  • Storage of unfertilized genetic materials is explicitly excluded from the coverage requirement
  • Applies to insurance companies, group hospital service corporations, managed care organizations, fraternal benefit societies, and health exchanges operating in Idaho
  • Effective July 1, 2026, with an emergency declaration

Legislative Description

Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding fertility preservation services.

FERTILITY PRESERVATION

Last Action

Reported Printed and Referred to Health & Welfare

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Health and Welfare3/4/2026

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