This bill amends the laws governing the State and Public School Life and Health Insurance Program to mandate coverage for in vitro fertilization (IVF). It introduces a new section, 21-5-425, which stipulates that the program must include IVF as a covered expense. The Director of the Employee Benefits Division is tasked with establishing minimum and maximum coverage levels for IVF after conducting studies and public hearings. The coverage will encompass services performed at licensed medical facilities that meet the guidelines set by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, with continued certification dependent on the facility's success rates.
Additionally, the bill outlines the process for the adoption of initial rules by the Employee Benefits Division, requiring them to file these rules with the Secretary of State by January 1, 2026, or as soon as practicable after necessary approvals. The division must also submit proposed rules to the Legislative Council in advance of this deadline to ensure timely consideration.