Access to Infertility Treatment and Care Act

12/7/2023, 5:06 PM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Bill 118 s 2386, also known as the Access to Infertility Treatment and Care Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to improve access to infertility treatment and care for individuals and couples struggling with infertility.

The bill aims to achieve this goal by requiring insurance companies to provide coverage for infertility treatments, such as in vitro fertilization (IVF), fertility preservation, and fertility medications. This coverage would be required to be provided to both men and women, regardless of their marital status or sexual orientation.

Additionally, the bill seeks to establish a grant program to support research and education on infertility, as well as to provide funding for clinics and providers that offer infertility treatments. This would help to increase access to these services for individuals who may not otherwise be able to afford them. Overall, the Access to Infertility Treatment and Care Act is designed to address the financial barriers that many individuals and couples face when seeking infertility treatment. By requiring insurance coverage and providing funding for clinics and research, this bill aims to make infertility treatment more accessible and affordable for all individuals who need it.
Congress
118

Number
S - 2386

Introduced on
2023-07-19

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

7/19/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Bill 118 s 2386, also known as the Access to Infertility Treatment and Care Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to improve access to infertility treatment and care for individuals and couples struggling with infertility.

The bill aims to achieve this goal by requiring insurance companies to provide coverage for infertility treatments, such as in vitro fertilization (IVF), fertility preservation, and fertility medications. This coverage would be required to be provided to both men and women, regardless of their marital status or sexual orientation.

Additionally, the bill seeks to establish a grant program to support research and education on infertility, as well as to provide funding for clinics and providers that offer infertility treatments. This would help to increase access to these services for individuals who may not otherwise be able to afford them. Overall, the Access to Infertility Treatment and Care Act is designed to address the financial barriers that many individuals and couples face when seeking infertility treatment. By requiring insurance coverage and providing funding for clinics and research, this bill aims to make infertility treatment more accessible and affordable for all individuals who need it.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to require health insurance coverage for the treatment of infertility.

Policy Areas
Health

Potential Impact
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health technology, devices, supplies
Medicaid
Military medicine
Sex and reproductive health
Veterans' medical care
Women's health

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Recent Activity

Latest Action7/19/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.