In reviewing the updated health plans for county employees I am very happy to see the inclusion of Transgender and/or gender dysphoria services included in the plans. I am concerned though that infertility services are largely not covered (the plans differ slightly). Fertility treatments are very costly for individuals and also levy a heavy emotional burden. I ask the county to consider working with their insurance providers to weigh the costs and benefits of including more coverage for fertility services for employees.
As an added data point, all individual and group health benefit plans issued or renewed in the state on or after January 1, 2022 shall provide coverage for the diagnosis of and treatment for infertility and standard fertility preservation services, including:
3 completed oocyte retrievals with unlimited embryo transfers in accordance with the guidelines of ASRM, using single embryo transfer when recommended and medically appropriate.
In reviewing the updated health plans for county employees I am very happy to see the inclusion of Transgender and/or gender dysphoria services included in the plans. I am concerned though that infertility services are largely not covered (the plans differ slightly). Fertility treatments are very costly for individuals and also levy a heavy emotional burden. I ask the county to consider working with their insurance providers to weigh the costs and benefits of including more coverage for fertility services for employees.
As an added data point, all individual and group health benefit plans issued or renewed in the state on or after January 1, 2022 shall provide coverage for the diagnosis of and treatment for infertility and standard fertility preservation services, including:
3 completed oocyte retrievals with unlimited embryo transfers in accordance with the guidelines of ASRM, using single embryo transfer when recommended and medically appropriate.