The bill amends section 1751.01 of the Revised Code and enacts new sections 3902.65 and 5164.11, focusing on expanding insurance and Medicaid coverage for infertility services. It mandates that health insuring corporations cover diagnostic and exploratory procedures to determine infertility, as well as surgical procedures to correct medically diagnosed conditions affecting reproductive organs, such as endometriosis and testicular failure. This coverage is required to the extent permitted under federal law, thereby broadening the range of infertility services included in health insurance plans.

Furthermore, the bill defines "assisted reproductive technology" and specifies the types of fertility-related treatments that are covered, while excluding certain procedures like intrauterine insemination. It also introduces provisions that ensure treatments for conditions impacting fertility, such as ovulation failure and structural reproductive system issues, are covered to the same extent as other medical procedures related to reproductive care. The bill repeals the existing section 1751.01, emphasizing equitable access to fertility treatments and aligning them with other medical services covered by health plans and Medicaid, ultimately aiming to provide comprehensive support for individuals facing infertility challenges.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 1751.01