Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2724: Creates provisions relating to insurance coverage for fertility treatments
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 376, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to insurance coverage for fertility treatments. Section A. Chapter 376, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 376.1211, to read as follows: 376.1211. 1. As used in this section, the following terms shall mean: (1) "Health benefit plan", the same meaning given to the term in section 376.1350; (2) "Infertility", a disease, condition, or status characterized by: (a) The inability to achieve a successful pregnancy based on a patient's medical, sexual, and reproductive history; age; physical.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 376, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to insurance coverage for fertility treatments. Section A. Chapter 376, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 376.1211, to read as follows: 376.1211. 1. As used in this section, the following terms shall mean: (1) "Health benefit plan", the same meaning given to the term in section 376.1350; (2) "Infertility", a disease, condition, or status characterized by: (a) The inability to achieve a successful pregnancy based on a patient's medical, sexual, and reproductive history; age; physical findings; diagnostic testing; or any combination thereof; (b) The need for medical intervention, such as the use of donor gametes or donor embryos, to achieve a successful pregnancy either as an individual or with a partner; or (c) An inability to conceive or sustain a successful pregnancy after regular, unprotected sexual intercourse or b. Six months for women thirty-five years of age or older. 2. No health benefit plan providing coverage for more than twenty-five employees that provides pregnancy-related benefits shall be issued, amended, delivered, or renewed in this state on or after August 28, 2026, unless the plan includes coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of infertility. Coverage shall include, but is not limited EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the …