This bill amends Section 6 of P.L.1968, c.413 (C.30:4D-6) to mandate Medicaid coverage for fertility preservation services for individuals experiencing iatrogenic infertility due to medically necessary treatments. The legislation stipulates that coverage will include one fertility preservation cycle, with the possibility of additional cycles if the initial procedure is unsuccessful. It also ensures that eligibility for these benefits is not affected by factors such as a beneficiary's expected length of life, disability, medical dependency, or personal characteristics like age, gender, or marital status. The bill defines "iatrogenic infertility" as infertility resulting from medical treatments that impact reproductive organs and establishes what constitutes "standard fertility preservation services" based on recognized medical practices.

Furthermore, the bill requires the Commissioner of Human Services to seek any necessary state plan amendments or waivers to implement these provisions and to 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. The changes aim to improve access to fertility preservation for individuals undergoing treatments that may jeopardize their reproductive health, with the bill set to take effect immediately upon passage.

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Introduced: 30:4D-6