Creates provisions relating to insurance coverage for fertility treatments
HB 487 requires health insurance plans covering 25+ employees to include infertility diagnosis and treatment (like IVF, embryo transfer, artificial insemination, and egg freezing before cancer treatment) starting August 2025. It mandates coverage only after less expensive infertility treatments fail, limits IVF to four oocyte retrievals (with exceptions for live births), and excludes religious institutions that oppose the procedures based on faith. The bill directly affects employers offering group health plans and employees seeking fertility care, ensuring broader access while respecting religious exemptions. Coverage is not required for plans sponsored by religious organizations that object to the treatments.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 10, 2024
Last action May 15, 2025
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May 15, 2025
Committee
Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
lower
Dec 10, 2024
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
LaDonna Appelbaum
DDemocratic
Co
Connie Steinmetz
DDemocratic
Co
Mark Boyko
DDemocratic
Co
Marty Murray
DDemocratic
Co
Ray Reed
DDemocratic
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