From WisPolitics.com/WisBusiness.com … — Insurance companies would be required to cover IVF and other infertility treatments under a bill proposed today by a pair of Democratic lawmakers. Sen. Kelda Roys and Rep. Jodi Emerson proposed requiring health insurance policies and government health plans to cover medical or hospital expenses for diagnosis and treatment of infertility and standard fertility services. That would include coverage of at least four egg retrievals and unlimited embryo transfers. Roys, D-Madison, argued everyone deserves to build a family if they want one, but added only a quarter of the families who struggle with infertility can afford to get treatment. “This is not how we should be rationing our health care, based on your ability to pay,” she said. “Everyone should be able to access treatment for health conditions and diseases like infertility without regard for the type of insurance you have.” Covering infertility care would amount to about 1% of total premium costs, she argued. Watch the press conference. Top Stories – Wary of RFK Jr., Colorado Started Revamping Its Vaccine Policies in the Spring – Acting CDC director calls to ‘break up’ the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine into three shots – Psychiatrists call for RFK Jr. to be replaced as health secretary Press Releases – Wisconsin Dental Association: Names Brenna Sadler executive director
