Public Employees' Benefit and Insurance Program Modifications

SB 242 adds coverage for qualified assisted reproductive technology (ART) under Utah's Public Employees' Benefit and Insurance Program. It provides up to $4,000 per cycle toward ART costs for eligible public employees who meet specific medical criteria (e.g., diagnosed infertility or inability to conceive after a year) and have exhausted less-costly treatments. The coverage applies to single-embryo transfers performed by approved providers and satisfies the program's adoption benefit requirement, preventing duplicate benefits. This applies to employees already covered under the state risk pool and eligible for maternity benefits, effective July 1, 2025. The bill modifies existing coverage without appropriating new funds.