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House approves expansion of assisted-reproduction coverage for state employees; bill passes unanimously
Summary
The House passed first-substitute Senate Bill 242, expanding the state’s pilot coverage for assisted reproductive technology (commonly IVF) in the state employee health plan. Lawmakers said the full-coverage change would cost roughly $150,000 a year and is intended to reduce costly high-risk multiple births and improve employee retention.
The Utah House on March 4 approved first substitute Senate Bill 242, a measure that expands an existing pilot program providing assisted reproductive treatment benefits (commonly in vitro fertilization) to state employees. The bill passed on final passage by voice and recorded as 68 yes, 0 no, and will be sent to the Senate for the president’s signature.
Sponsor Representative Grisius told the House the change removes administrative hurdles in the pilot,…
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