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NJ S3831

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/24/2024

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Vitale

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Mandates Medicaid coverage for standard fertility preservation services when medically necessary treatments (such as chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery) may cause iatrogenic infertility

  • Limits coverage to one fertility preservation cycle, unless the initial procedure is unsuccessful

  • Prohibits denial of fertility preservation benefits based on expected length of life, disability status, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, or perceived quality of life

  • Defines "standard fertility preservation services" according to guidelines from the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, American Society of Clinical Oncology, or the New Jersey Department of Health

  • Requires the Commissioner of Human Services to apply for necessary federal waivers and state plan amendments to secure federal Medicaid funding for these services

Legislative Description

Requires Medicaid coverage for fertility preservation services in cases of iatrogenic infertility caused by medically necessary treatments.

Budget and Appropriations

Last Action

Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

12/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Budget and Appropriations12/8/2025
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens10/24/2024

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