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HB 6135

AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEFINITION OF "INFERTILITY".

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Devin Carney and 4 co-sponsors

Connecticut bill redefines "infertility" to alter which individuals qualify for insurance coverage of fertility treatments and reproductive medical services.

REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Insurance and Real Estate
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Bill Summary · HB 6135

Legislative bill overview

HB 6135 proposes to modify Connecticut's legal definition of "infertility" for insurance coverage and medical purposes. The bill was recently referred to the Joint Committee on Insurance and Real Estate, suggesting it likely concerns insurance coverage requirements for fertility-related treatments and services. The specific language of the definition change is not provided in the available information.

Why is this important

How infertility is legally defined directly determines which individuals and couples qualify for insurance coverage of fertility treatments, reproductive services, and assisted reproductive technologies. Redefining infertility can expand or restrict access to these medical services and affect out-of-pocket costs for potentially expensive treatments like in vitro fertilization (IVF). This impacts family planning options across different populations and socioeconomic groups.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition scope: Whether the new definition includes same-sex couples, single individuals, or only heterosexual couples attempting conception, which affects equitable access to coverage
  • Insurance cost implications: Broader definitions may increase insurance premiums or healthcare costs, while narrower definitions may exclude individuals from coverage
  • Medical versus social criteria: Whether infertility should be defined purely by biological inability to conceive or include other factors like age, relationship status, or medical history

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

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