KNY LEG Infertility Insurance Coverage


On Mar. 20, KNY LEG passed bill relating to medical services coverage.


  • IDA LEG enacted Bill HB 170 concerning coverage for certain medical services.
  • Bill Provisions
  • With exceptions, all health benefit plans must cover oocyte and sperm preservation services when medically needed treatment may cause iatrogenic infertility to insured.
  • Coverage includes evaluation expenses; laboratory assessments; medications; treat-ment associated with procedures, e.g. obtaining, freezing, storing gametes for 1 year.
  • Legislative History
  • On Feb. 7, 2023, bill introduced in House; on Mar. 7, 2023, bill passed House.
  • On Mar. 8, 2023, bill introduced in Senate; on Mar. 16, 2023, bill passed Senate.
  • On Mar. 16, 2023, bill sent to governor; on Mar. 20 2023, bill was signed governor.
  • Effectiveness
  • Act becomes effective on Jan. 1, 2025.

Regulators KNY LEG
Entity Types Ins
Reference Bill, HB170, 3/20/2023;
Functions Compliance; Legal; Product Administration; Product Design; Underwriting
Countries United States of America
Category
State
Products Insurance; Insurance-Health
Regions Am
Rule Type Final
Rule Date 3/20/2023
Effective Date 1/1/2025
Rule Id 166931
Linked to N/A
Reg. Last Update 3/20/2023
Report Section US Insurance

Last substantive update on 03/23/2023