A bill for an act relating to medical assistance program and Hawki program coverage for standard fertility preservation services.

SF 501 requires Iowa's health department to seek federal approval to add coverage for standard fertility preservation services under Medicaid (medical assistance program) and the Hawki program. It directly affects Iowans facing fertility risks from medical treatments like cancer care, including procedures such as egg retrieval and embryo transfers. The bill mandates coverage for up to three completed egg retrievals with unlimited embryo transfers, following American Society for Reproductive Medicine guidelines. Upon federal approval, these programs must immediately provide this coverage to eligible individuals.