S. 1258 (111th): Family Building Act of 2009

Introduced:
Jun 15, 2009 (111th Congress, 2009–2010)
Sponsor:
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand [D-NY]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on June 15, 2009, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jun 15, 2009
Referred to Committee Jun 15, 2009
Cosponsors
none
Committees

Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

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Full Title

A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, to require coverage for the treatment of infertility.

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Last updated Jun 15, 2009.
11 pages

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6/15/2009--Introduced.
Family Building Act of 2009 - Amends the Public Health Service Act and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) to require a group health plan that provides coverage for obstetrical services to include coverage for non-experimental treatment of infertility that is deemed appropriate by a participant or beneficiary and the treating physician.
Requires coverage for assisted reproductive technology only if certain conditions are met.
Prohibits a group health plan from taking specified actions to avoid the requirements of this Act. Applies such requirements to health insurance coverage offered in the individual market and coverage offered through Federal Employees Health Benefit (FEHB) plans.

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United States Code

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  • 5 U.S.C. Chapter 89