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Access to Infertility Treatment and Care Act
12/31/2022, 5:07 AM
Summary of Bill HR 4450
Bill 117 HR 4450, also known as the Access to Infertility Treatment and Care Act, aims to improve access to infertility treatment and care for individuals and couples struggling with infertility. The bill seeks to address the financial barriers that often prevent people from seeking necessary medical assistance to conceive a child.
The key provisions of the bill include expanding insurance coverage for infertility treatments, such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive technologies. This would make these treatments more affordable and accessible to a wider range of individuals and couples.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to increase funding for research on infertility and related treatments, as well as support for education and outreach programs to raise awareness about infertility and available treatment options. Overall, the Access to Infertility Treatment and Care Act aims to provide much-needed support for individuals and couples struggling with infertility, by improving access to affordable and effective treatments, as well as increasing funding for research and education in this important area of reproductive health.
The key provisions of the bill include expanding insurance coverage for infertility treatments, such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive technologies. This would make these treatments more affordable and accessible to a wider range of individuals and couples.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to increase funding for research on infertility and related treatments, as well as support for education and outreach programs to raise awareness about infertility and available treatment options. Overall, the Access to Infertility Treatment and Care Act aims to provide much-needed support for individuals and couples struggling with infertility, by improving access to affordable and effective treatments, as well as increasing funding for research and education in this important area of reproductive health.
Congressional Summary of HR 4450
Access to Infertility Treatment and Care Act
This bill requires private health insurance plans to cover (1) specified infertility treatments (e.g., in vitro fertilization), if the plan also covers obstetrical services; and (2) fertility preservation services for individuals who undergo medically necessary treatment that may cause impairment of fertility.
Private health insurance plans must apply cost sharing for such services that does not exceed the amount for similar services covered by the plan. Further, plans are prohibited from (1) providing incentives for plan holders to forego infertility treatment, or (2) reducing the reimbursement rate to providers of such treatments.
The bill also extends infertility treatment and fertility preservation coverage to Medicaid enrollees, federal employees, members of the military, and veterans.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4450
Bill HR 4450 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 16, 2021. Bill HR 4450 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 16, 2021. Bill HR 4450's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of September 7, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4450
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
48Democrat Cosponsors
48Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4450
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4450
To require health insurance coverage for the treatment of infertility.
Access to Infertility Treatment and Care Act
Access to Infertility Treatment and Care Act
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