Committee approves bill to require state insurance plan to cover fertility preservation for cancer patients
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Summary
CS for CS for SB 924 would require the state health insurance plan to cover standard fertility preservation services for people undergoing medically necessary cancer treatments that may cause infertility; the bill drew broadly supportive debate from senators and was reported favorably.
The Appropriations Committee reported favorably on CS for CS for SB 924, a measure requiring the state health insurance plan to cover standard fertility preservation services for individuals undergoing medically necessary cancer treatments that may cause infertility.
Senator Kalatiuh presented the bill, explaining that treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation can cause permanent infertility and that the measure ensures coverage of fertility preservation services for people facing such medically necessary treatments.
Committee discussion was supportive. Senator Sharif thanked the sponsor and said she was proud to cosponsor the measure; Senator Berman also offered support and sought cosponsorship. Other members described personal connections to the issue and urged favorable consideration.
Procedure and outcome: No opponents or technical appearance forms were recorded in committee. Senators praised the bill’s intent during debate; the committee reported the bill favorably.