This bill amends sections 84-1607, 84-1608, and 84-1609 of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska to enhance the Nebraska State Insurance Program by requiring coverage for in vitro fertilization (IVF) starting July 1, 2025. The amendments also introduce provisions for special coverages under group life and health insurance contracts, allowing for benefits such as accidental death and dismemberment, dental health insurance, and disability income replacement. Importantly, the bill stipulates that these special coverages must be made available uniformly to all employees, who will have the option to select or reject them.

Additionally, the bill outlines specific limitations for the IVF coverage, including a lifetime maximum benefit of four completed egg retrievals and eligibility criteria based on previous unsuccessful attempts at conception through less expensive infertility treatments. It also mandates that covered procedures be performed at facilities adhering to established medical standards. The original sections of the law that are being amended will be repealed, and the bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage due to the declaration of an emergency.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 84-1607, 84-1608, 84-1609