Plain English Breakdown
The source material confirms the intent to cover these services but does not list specific medical procedures or eligibility criteria.
HB589: Medicaid Coverage for Fertility Services
This bill changes Georgia's medical assistance laws to provide coverage for fertility diagnostic care, treatment, and preservation services.
What This Bill Does
- Amends state laws regarding medical assistance programs in Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.
- Requires that plans cover fertility diagnostic care, fertility treatment, and fertility preservation services.
- Provides for amending the official Georgia Medicaid plan to include these new benefits.
- Allows for a plan amendment or waiver when necessary to implement coverage.
Who It Names or Affects
- People enrolled in Georgia's medical assistance program who need care related to fertility diagnosis, treatment, or preservation.
- State agencies responsible for managing the Medicaid plan and amending state laws.
Limits and Unknowns
- The official text does not define specific procedures included under diagnostic care, treatment, or preservation services.
- It is unclear if there are limits on how many times a person can receive this care.
- The exact date when these new rules will start has not been provided in the source.