Create the building families act
SB 527, the "Building Families Act," would require most health insurance plans in Montana to cover infertility diagnosis and treatment, including in vitro fertilization (IVF), up to a $25,000 lifetime limit. It directly affects insured Montanans seeking infertility care by mandating coverage for these services without extra deductibles, copays, or restrictions that differ from standard medical coverage. The bill defines infertility based on medical guidelines and prohibits insurers from imposing unique limitations on fertility treatments compared to other prescription drugs or services. It applies to all small group, large group, and individual health plans sold in Montana that cover medical expenses.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 26, 2025
Last action May 23, 2025
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What changed between versions
LC3527.pdf
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SB0527_1.pdf
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2 edits
MINOR
The bill was renumbered from LC 3527 to SB 527.1 and updated with an authorized print version label. A new eligibility provision was added, allowing anyone eligible under the Building Families Act to maintain continued membership in the group, expanding the benefits beyond just retired or retiring members' spouses.
Scope change
The bill's scope was expanded to include continued group membership for anyone eligible under the act, not just spouses of retired or retiring members.
ELIGIBILITY
Added a new provision allowing continued group membership for anyone eligible under the Building Families Act.
TECHNICAL
Updated bill number from LC 3527 to SB 527.1 and added authorized print version labels.
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Actions timeline
Total actions
21
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Amendments
1
Mar 1, 2025
Amended
(S) Tabled in Committee - (S) State Administration
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
(S) Referred to Committee - (S) State Administration
upper
Feb 26, 2025
Introduced
(S) Introduced
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Laura Smith
DDemocratic
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