The bill mandates Medicaid coverage for fertility preservation services for individuals experiencing iatrogenic infertility due to medically necessary treatments, such as surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy. It defines "iatrogenic infertility" and ensures that coverage for these services is not affected by the beneficiary's expected length of life, disability, or personal characteristics. The legislation specifies that standard fertility preservation services include procedures like the storage of sperm, oocytes, embryos, and cryopreserved ovarian tissue, and it guarantees that providers will be fully compensated without imposing additional charges on recipients.

Furthermore, the bill amends the State Medicaid program and the Plan First program to enhance access to fertility preservation services for low-to-moderate income patients. It requires the Commissioner of Human Services to seek necessary state plan amendments or waivers to secure federal financial participation for these Medicaid expenditures. The bill also explicitly includes coverage for family planning services and supplies for qualified individuals, thereby providing comprehensive support for those at risk of infertility due to medical treatments and improving access to essential reproductive health services.

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Introduced: 30:4D-6