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NY A10588

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/20/2024

Primary Sponsor

Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn

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Origin

Assembly

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands IVF coverage in large group and individual health insurance policies to include three complete oocyte retrievals with unlimited embryo transfers from fresh or frozen oocytes or embryos, replacing the previous "cycle" limitation.

  • Mandates coverage for diagnostic tests and procedures necessary to determine infertility, including hysterosalpingogram, hysteroscopy, endometrial biopsy, laparoscopy, semen analysis, and blood tests.

  • Requires coverage for FDA-approved prescription drugs used in diagnosis and treatment of infertility, and ensures equal coverage whether fertility drugs are purchased through mail order or retail pharmacies.

  • Includes coverage for standard fertility preservation services when medical treatment may cause iatrogenic infertility, and prohibits discrimination based on age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, or disability.

  • Takes effect January 1, 2025, and applies to policies and contracts issued, renewed, modified, altered or amended on or after that date.

Legislative Description

Expands insurance coverage for in vitro fertilization; includes coverage under individual policies; provides coverage for three complete oocyte retrievals and in vitro fertilization with unlimited embryo transfers.

Last Action

referred to insurance

6/20/2024

Committee Referrals

Insurance6/20/2024

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