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Council member Hanif pushes fertility‑care outreach; DOHMH backs intent but cites specialist role
Summary
Intro 1303 would require DOHMH to run a multilingual public education campaign on fertility treatment, insurance rights and Medicaid coverage; DOHMH supports the intent but said specialty providers and insurers are better positioned for clinical guidance.
Council Member Shahana Hanif introduced Intro 1303, a bill that would require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to develop and implement a comprehensive public education and outreach campaign on fertility treatment, insurance coverage requirements under New York State law, and Medicaid eligibility.
"Fertility care must be recognized as a core part of reproductive health care," Hanif said, describing outreach in multiple languages and partnerships with community and ethnic media…
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