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NJ S3831
Bill
Status
10/24/2024
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Vitale
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AI Summary
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Mandates Medicaid coverage for standard fertility preservation services when medically necessary treatments (such as chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery) may cause iatrogenic infertility
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Limits coverage to one fertility preservation cycle, unless the initial procedure is unsuccessful
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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
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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
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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