SB 335 Virginia Senate · 2024 Regular Session

Health insurance; coverage for fertility preservation treatments.

Summary
State plan for medical assistance services;health insurance; coverage for fertility preservation treatments.Directs the Board of Medical Assistance Services to amend thestate plan for medical assistance services to include a provisionfor payment of medical assistance for coverage of fertility preservationfor individuals diagnosed with cancer who need treatment for thatcancer that may cause a substantial risk of sterility or iatrogenicinfertility, as defined in the bill, including surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy. The bill also requires health insurance policies, subscription contracts, and health care plans to provide such coveragefor such individuals.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Feb 8, 2024
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Jan 26, 2024
Senate · Referred to committee
Assigned Education and Health Sub: Health
Jan 9, 2024
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to Committee on Education and Health
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