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HB 5483

AN ACT CONCERNING FERTILITY CARE UNDER THE MEDICAID PROGRAM.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Lucy Dathan and 6 co-sponsors

Connecticut bill would expand Medicaid coverage to include fertility care services, increasing reproductive healthcare access for low-income residents while raising questions about program costs and treatment scope.

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Bill Summary · HB 5483

Legislative bill overview

HB 5483 would expand Connecticut's Medicaid program to cover fertility care services for eligible beneficiaries. The bill aims to address reproductive healthcare access by requiring the state to provide or reimburse fertility treatments and related medical services under its Medicaid program. This represents a significant expansion of covered benefits in the state's public health insurance.

Why is this important

Fertility treatments can cost $10,000-$15,000+ per cycle, making them inaccessible to low-income individuals and families. Medicaid coverage would substantially increase reproductive options for economically disadvantaged Connecticut residents and could reduce healthcare disparities in family-building. The policy reflects evolving state-level approaches to reproductive healthcare equity, though it also raises questions about program sustainability and implementation.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and fiscal impact: Determining the actual expense to the state budget, number of eligible individuals, and whether this competes with other Medicaid priorities
  • Scope definition: Which specific fertility treatments are covered (IVF, fertility drugs, diagnostic services, egg/sperm freezing, etc.) and whether there are age or medical necessity limits
  • Philosophical disagreements: Differing views on whether public funds should subsidize fertility treatments versus prioritizing other healthcare needs, and varying perspectives on reproductive autonomy and state responsibility

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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