On May 23, OKL LEG passed bill on fertility preservation coverage.
OKL LEG passed SB 1334 on fertility preservation service coverage requirements.
Provisions codified OKL INS 36-6060.8b, to be known and cited as Corinne's Law.
Bill Provisions
Defines terms relevant to section such as health benefit plan, Iatrogenic infertility, reproductive age, Standard fertility preservation services, and religious employer.
Any health plan offered or renewed on or after the effective date must provide coverage for standard fertility preservation services for qualified individuals.
To obtain service must be diagnosed with cancer and within reproductive age, when a medically necessary treatment may directly or indirectly cause iatrogenic infertility.
Clarified that standard fertility preservation services shall not include storage.
Plan may not require preauthorization for such coverage but may set maximum benefits and apply the same deductible, copayment, and reasonable limitations.
Religious employer may submit a written request for exemption to a carrier and carrier must grant if coverage conflicts with employer's bona fide beliefs and practices.
Exempt employer must provide prospective enrollees of its health benefit plan with written notice of the exemption; the employee may purchase their own coverage.
Legislative History
On Feb. 5, 2024, bill introduced in Senate; on Mar. 12, 2024, bill passed Senate.
On Mar. 13, 2024, bill introduced in House; on Apr. 22, 2024, amended bill passed.
On May 22, 2024, amended bill passed Senate; on May 23, 2024, bill passed House.
On May 23, 2024, bill was delivered to the governor; bill pending governor review.
Effectiveness
Upon approval, SB 1334 will be effective Jan. 1, 2025.
May 28, 2024 OKL LEG Governor Approval
On May 28, 2024, OKL LEG reported bill approved by governor, effective Jan. 1, 2025.
Regulators
OKL LEG
Entity Types
Ins
Reference
Bill, 5/28/2024; Bill SB1334, 5/23/2024; Citation: OKL INS 36;
