This bill mandates that Medicaid and the Plan First program provide coverage for standard fertility preservation services for individuals experiencing iatrogenic infertility due to medically necessary treatments. Iatrogenic infertility is defined as fertility impairment resulting from medical interventions such as surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy. The bill specifies that covered services will include the storage of sperm, oocytes, embryos, and cryopreserved ovarian tissue. Importantly, eligibility for these services will not be affected by a beneficiary's expected length of life, disability, or personal characteristics such as age, gender, or marital status.

Additionally, the bill introduces new legal language to ensure that providers are fully reimbursed for these services, prohibiting them from charging recipients additional fees. It also requires the Commissioner of Human Services to seek any necessary state plan amendments or waivers to implement these provisions and secure federal financial participation for Medicaid expenditures. The legislation aims to improve access to fertility preservation for low-to-moderate income patients, addressing a significant healthcare need for individuals undergoing treatments that may compromise their reproductive health.

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Introduced: 30:4D-6