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Coverage for in vitro fertilization and genetic testing.

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Affected by 63I-2-249 on 1/1/2030

Effective 5/12/2020
49-20-420. Coverage for in vitro fertilization and genetic testing.

(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.

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