Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB3368: Creates provisions relating to payments for vasectomies
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapters 208 and 376, RSMo, by adding thereto two new sections relating to payments for vasectomies. Section A. Chapters 208 and 376, RSMo, are amended by adding thereto two new sections, to be known as sections 208.667 and 376.1170, to read as follows: 208.667. 1. Subject to appropriation, there is hereby established within the department of social services a state assistance program to cover the cost of vasectomies for uninsured residents of this state. 2. Every male person who is a resident of this state and who does not have employer-sponsored health insurance coverage or coverage.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapters 208 and 376, RSMo, by adding thereto two new sections relating to payments for vasectomies. Section A. Chapters 208 and 376, RSMo, are amended by adding thereto two new sections, to be known as sections 208.667 and 376.1170, to read as follows: 208.667. 1. Subject to appropriation, there is hereby established within the department of social services a state assistance program to cover the cost of vasectomies for uninsured residents of this state. 2. Every male person who is a resident of this state and who does not have employer-sponsored health insurance coverage or coverage under a public health insurance program shall be eligible for full coverage of the cost of a vasectomy under the program. Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, a person's income or resources shall not be considered to determine eligibility for the program. The department of social services shall establish by rule an application process to verify eligibility for the program. 3. The department of social services shall not require a finding of medical necessity for the vasectomy or establish any other restrictions on eligibility other than those restrictions specified in this section. 4. The department of social services shall make payments for vasectomies to appropriate medical providers on behalf of persons eligible under this section on the basis of …