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MA S689

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Cynthia Creem

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "infertility" to include physician findings based on medical history, need for donor gametes/embryos/gestational carriers, failure to conceive after 12 months (under 35) or 6 months (35+) of unprotected intercourse, and reproductive impairments from medical conditions or genetic disorders

  • Requires insurance coverage for minimum of 6 oocyte retrievals, unlimited fresh and frozen embryo transfers, artificial insemination, surgical sperm extraction, third-party reproduction (donor eggs/sperm/embryos, gestational carriers), and preimplantation genetic testing

  • Prohibits insurers from imposing different deductibles, copayments, or benefit limits on infertility treatment compared to other medical services, or denying coverage based on arbitrary factors like number of attempts, dollar caps, or age

  • Mandates non-discrimination in infertility coverage based on age, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or other protected characteristics

  • Amends three insurance statutes (Chapters 175, 176A, and 176B) to apply these requirements across different types of health insurance carriers in Massachusetts

Legislative Description

Improving access to infertility treatment

Last Action

Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

12/18/2025

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means12/18/2025
Health Care Financing8/28/2025
Financial Services2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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