49-20-420. Coverage for in vitro fertilization and genetic testing.

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Effective 5/12/2020

(1)As used in this section:

(a)"Qualified condition" means:

(i)cystic fibrosis;

(ii)spinal muscular atrophy;

(iii)Morquio Syndrome;

(iv)myotonic dystrophy; or

(v)sickle cell anemia.

(b)"Qualified individual" means a covered individual who:

(i)has been diagnosed by a physician as having a genetic trait associated with a qualified condition; and

(ii)intends to get pregnant with a partner who is diagnosed by a physician as having a genetic trait associated with the same qualified condition as the covered individual.

(2)For a plan year that begins on or after July 1, 2020, the program shall provide coverage for a qualified individual for:

(a)in vitro fertilization services; and

(b)genetic testing of a qualified individual who receives in vitro fertilization services under Subsection (2)(a) .

(3)Before November 1, 2022, and before November 1 of every third year thereafter, the program shall:

(a)calculate the change in state spending attributable to the coverage under this section; and

(b)report the amount described in Subsection (3)(a) to the Health and Human Services Interim Committee and the Social Services Appropriations Subcommittee.

Enacted by Chapter 187 , 2020 General Session