This bill amends New Jersey's Medicaid coverage provisions to include 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 legislation mandates that standard fertility preservation services, including the storage of sperm, oocytes, embryos, and cryopreserved ovarian tissue, be covered under Medicaid. It also ensures that eligibility for these services is not influenced by a beneficiary's expected length of life, disability, or personal characteristics such as age, gender, or marital status, promoting equitable access for all affected individuals.

Furthermore, the bill requires the Commissioner of Human Services to apply for necessary state plan amendments or waivers to implement these provisions and secure federal financial participation for Medicaid expenditures. It also mandates the adoption of rules and regulations in accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act" to facilitate the act's implementation. By enhancing access to fertility preservation services for low-to-moderate income patients, this legislation aims to alleviate the financial burden associated with these essential medical services, thereby improving reproductive health options for those impacted by iatrogenic infertility.

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Introduced: 30:4D-6