An Act relative to infertility insurance coverage
This bill amends Massachusetts state laws to standardize the definition of infertility and mandate insurance coverage for related treatments. It defines infertility based on specific timelines for conception attempts, such as one year for those under 35 or six months for those 35 and older, and includes cases where a pregnancy cannot reach live birth. The legislation applies to various insurance plans, including those for children born via artificial insemination, and prohibits insurers from discriminating against individuals based on age, marital status, or other health factors. By updating these statutes, the bill ensures consistent access to reproductive care across different types of health insurance policies in the state.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action May 30, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Financial Services
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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