Sen. Duckworth Introduces Family Building FEHB Fairness Act to Expand Fertility Coverage for Federal Workers
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs for review. It is actively moving through the system, but no further hearings or votes have been scheduled yet. There is no companion bill currently listed for this legislation.
While fertility coverage is a popular topic, the bill currently only has support from one party and faces a tough path in a divided Congress.
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Veterans who transition into federal civilian jobs and enroll in FEHB plans would gain fertility treatment coverage. This could be especially valuable for veterans with service-connected injuries affecting their fertility, as FEHB coverage would supplement any VA benefits they receive.
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Rep. James Walkinshaw assumed sponsorship of the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, originally authored by the late Rep. Gerry Connolly. The bill aims to modernize federal benefits by requiring comprehensive IVF coverage for federal workers and their families.
Senate Democrats unveiled the 'Right to IVF Act,' a legislative package that includes the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act. The bill would mandate that federal employee health plans cover IVF and other fertility treatments, expanding on recent incremental OPM changes.
Senate Democrats are pushing for a vote on a package of bills to protect IVF access nationwide. The package includes measures to ensure federal employees and veterans have guaranteed insurance coverage for fertility treatments through their government-sponsored plans.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Family Building FEHB Fairness Act
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