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NY S08866

Bill

Status

Engrossed

1/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Julia Salazar

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "infertility" beyond traditional 12-month or 6-month timelines to include single individuals or partners unable to reproduce without medical intervention, and cases identified through a physician's evaluation of medical, sexual, or reproductive history

  • Changes IVF coverage from "three cycles" to three completed oocyte retrievals with unlimited embryo transfers from fresh or frozen oocytes/embryos from covered retrievals

  • Requires IVF coverage to follow American Society for Reproductive Medicine guidelines, including single embryo transfer (SET) when medically appropriate

  • Prohibits denial of coverage based on a person's participation in fertility services provided by or to a third party (such as surrogacy or donor arrangements)

  • Applies to large group health insurance policies and contracts in New York State

Legislative Description

Establishes "The Equity in Fertility Treatment Act"; relates to the definition of infertility and health insurance coverage for the treatment of infertility.

Last Action

referred to insurance

1/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Insurance1/27/2026
Rules1/20/2026
Insurance1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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