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A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require, as a condition of receiving Federal Medicaid funding, that States do not prohibit in vitro fertilization (IVF) services, and for other purposes.
6/12/2024, 10:56 AM
Summary of Bill S 4368
Bill 118 s 4368, also known as the "IVF Access Act," aims to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure that states receiving Federal Medicaid funding do not prohibit in vitro fertilization (IVF) services. IVF is a medical procedure used to help individuals or couples struggling with infertility to conceive a child.
The bill seeks to address the issue of some states restricting or outright banning IVF services, which can create barriers for individuals seeking this form of assisted reproductive technology. By requiring states to allow IVF services as a condition of receiving Federal Medicaid funding, the bill aims to ensure that individuals have access to this important medical treatment.
In addition to addressing IVF services, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to reproductive health and access to care. Overall, the IVF Access Act is aimed at promoting access to IVF services for individuals who may benefit from this form of treatment, while also ensuring that states receiving Federal Medicaid funding comply with these requirements.
The bill seeks to address the issue of some states restricting or outright banning IVF services, which can create barriers for individuals seeking this form of assisted reproductive technology. By requiring states to allow IVF services as a condition of receiving Federal Medicaid funding, the bill aims to ensure that individuals have access to this important medical treatment.
In addition to addressing IVF services, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to reproductive health and access to care. Overall, the IVF Access Act is aimed at promoting access to IVF services for individuals who may benefit from this form of treatment, while also ensuring that states receiving Federal Medicaid funding comply with these requirements.
Current Status of Bill S 4368
Bill S 4368 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 20, 2024. Bill S 4368 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on May 20, 2024. Bill S 4368's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of May 20, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4368
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
10Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
10Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4368
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4368
A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require, as a condition of receiving Federal Medicaid funding, that States do not prohibit in vitro fertilization (IVF) services, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require, as a condition of receiving Federal Medicaid funding, that States do not prohibit in vitro fertilization (IVF) services, and for other purposes.
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