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Utah Code § 49-20-420

Coverage for in vitro fertilization and genetic testing

Enacted by Chapter 187, 2020 General Session

(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.

Official source: Utah State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Utah statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.