IVF Protection Act

This bill requires states receiving Medicaid funds to not prohibit in vitro fertilization (IVF) services, applying to both state programs and local governments within the state. It directly affects Medicaid programs and state/local governments by removing legal barriers to IVF access for Medicaid recipients. The law explicitly states it does not compel any provider or organization to offer IVF services, nor does it restrict states from enforcing health and safety standards for IVF. This creates a clear policy change: Medicaid eligibility cannot be denied based on IVF bans, but it does not mandate IVF provision.