Connecticut House Bill HB05808

Connecticut 2023 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/18/23
• Refer: 1/18/23

Caption

An Act Expanding Health Insurance Coverage For Fertility Treatment.

Impact

Should HB 5808 be enacted, it will modify existing statutes concerning health insurance to explicitly require coverage for fertility treatments. This change could provide substantial support for those facing infertility by ensuring that essential treatments like in vitro fertilization (IVF) and other reproductive health services are more accessible via health insurance benefits, thus promoting broader family planning options and improving reproductive health services.

Summary

House Bill 5808, known as 'An Act Expanding Health Insurance Coverage For Fertility Treatment', aims to mandate that individual and group health insurance policies include expanded coverage for fertility treatments. This legislative initiative is grounded in the belief that fertility issues are significant challenges for many individuals and couples, and adequate insurance coverage can alleviate some of the financial burdens associated with necessary medical interventions.

Contention

While proponents of the bill argue it represents a vital improvement in reproductive healthcare access, critiques may arise from insurance providers concerned about the financial implications of mandated coverage expansion. There could be debates around the equitable distribution of resources, potential increases in insurance premiums, and whether this should be a state-mandated policy or left to individual insurance companies to determine based on market needs. Additionally, some lawmakers might address the ethical considerations surrounding reproductive technologies as they relate to insurance coverage.