Connecticut 2012 Regular Session

Connecticut Senate Bill SB00018

Introduced
2/8/12  
Introduced
2/8/12  
Refer
2/8/12  

Caption

An Act Extending The Permissible Age Limit For Health Insurance Coverage Of Infertility Treatment.

Impact

The bill is expected to have a significant impact on state laws related to health insurance and infertility treatments. By expanding the age limit for coverage, the law enhances access for older adults who may face challenges in conceiving naturally. This change not only reaffirms the state's commitment to supporting families but also aligns with evolving social norms regarding family planning and reproductive health. As a result, more individuals may seek assistance, which can change the demographic landscape of fertility treatments within the state.

Summary

SB00018, an act extending the permissible age limit for health insurance coverage of infertility treatment, proposes to increase the maximum age for individuals seeking infertility treatment coverage from 40 to 45 years. This adjustment is aimed at acknowledging the increasing trends of delayed parenthood and the resultant demand for such medical coverage. The bill mandates that insurance providers cover medically necessary expenses related to a range of infertility treatments, which include, but are not limited to, in-vitro fertilization, ovulation induction, and gamete transfer procedures.

Contention

Notably, there may be points of contention regarding the implementation of the bill. Critics could argue that extending coverage might lead to increased costs for insurance providers, potentially driving up premiums for all policyholders. Additionally, there might be debates over the management of infertility treatments at different medical facilities, as the bill requires that treatments be performed at properly accredited centers. While supporters emphasize the necessity of providing these healthcare services to a wider demographic, opponents may question the financial implications and the adequacy of medical resources available for the increased clientele.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

CT HB05378

An Act Concerning Health Insurance Coverage For The Diagnosis And Treatment Of Infertility.

CT HB05240

An Act Concerning Medicaid Coverage For Infertility Treatment.

CT HB05460

An Act Concerning Health Insurance Coverage For Ambulance Services.

CT SB00341

An Act Establishing A Fallen Officer Fund And Providing Health Insurance Coverage To Survivors Of A Police Officer Killed In The Line Of Duty.

CT HB05503

An Act Concerning Insurance Market Conduct And Insurance Licensing, The Insurance Department's Technical Corrections And Other Revisions To The Insurance Statutes And Captive Insurance.

CT SB00401

An Act Concerning The Availability Of Telehealth Providers In Determining Network Adequacy And Extending The Telehealth Provisions Adopted During The Covid-19 Pandemic.

CT SB00404

An Act Concerning Affordability As A Factor In Premium Rate Filings For Individual And Group Health Insurance Policies.

CT HB05377

An Act Concerning The Connecticut Health Insurance Exchange.

CT SB00397

An Act Expanding Medicaid Coverage Of School-based Health Care.

CT SB00400

An Act Concerning The Insurance Department's Technical Corrections And Other Revisions To The Insurance Statutes.

Similar Bills

CT HB07124

An Act Concerning Health Insurance Coverage For Fertility Preservation For Insureds Diagnosed With Cancer.

NJ A5235

Revises health insurance coverage requirements for treatment of infertility.

NJ S3627

Revises health insurance coverage requirements for treatment of infertility.

NJ S1966

Revises health insurance coverage requirements for treatment of infertility.

CT HB05446

An Act Concerning Equal Coverage For Medically Necessary Infertility Treatments.

CT HB06617

An Act Promoting Equity In Coverage For Fertility Health Care.

CT SB00975

An Act Concerning Required Health Insurance Coverage For Infertility Treatment And Requiring The Insurance Commissioner To Study Coverage Barriers Posed To Individuals With Iatrogenic Infertility.

NJ A4027

Requires health insurance coverage of preimplantation genetic testing with in vitro fertilization under certain conditions.