Bills · HR 8119
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 8119Health
HOPE with Fertility Services Act
This bill ensures that private health insurance plans covering pregnancy also provide coverage for infertility treatments and help patients preserve their fertility before undergoing medical procedures like chemotherapy.AI-written
INTRO MAR 26· LAST ACTION MAR 26
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AI-writtenRequires employer-sponsored health plans that cover pregnancy to also cover infertility treatments and fertility preservation for patients undergoing medical procedures like chemotherapy.
LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenFertility treatments like IVF can cost tens of thousands of dollars out-of-pocket, making them unaffordable for most families. Currently, many insurance plans do not cover these costs, treating them as optional or elective. This bill changes that by treating infertility as a medical condition that deserves coverage similar to other health issues.
For people diagnosed with cancer or other serious illnesses, the bill provides a crucial safety net. Without it, patients often have to choose between starting life-saving treatment immediately or spending thousands to preserve their ability to have children in the future. By mandating coverage, this bill aims to make family-building accessible to more people regardless of their medical history or financial status.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Mandates coverage for infertility and fertility preservation if the plan already covers pregnancy services.
It prevents insurance companies from excluding fertility help while still covering the end result of pregnancy.
PROVISION 02
Includes specific coverage for iatrogenic infertility caused by medical treatments like chemotherapy or radiation.
It ensures cancer survivors and others with serious illnesses don't lose the chance to have a family due to their life-saving treatments.
PROVISION 03
Requires cost-sharing for fertility treatments to be no more restrictive than other medical/surgical benefits.
It prevents 'hidden' costs where a plan technically covers a service but sets the deductible or copay so high that it remains unaffordable.
PROVISION 04
Prohibits plans from offering incentives to skip fertility treatments or penalizing doctors who provide them.
It protects the doctor-patient relationship and ensures medical decisions are based on health, not insurance company savings.
PROVISION 05
Requires plans to document and analyze their 'utilization management' rules for five years.
This provides oversight to ensure insurance companies aren't using complex approval processes to unfairly deny fertility claims.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 21
R· Iowa
YRS IN OFFICE
3
BILLS LED
61
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 100%
DEM 10 REP 10 IND 1
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 26
Introduced in House
MAR 26
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 8119
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 26, 2026
Last actionMar 26, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 26, 2026
House BillHR 8119Health
HOPE with Fertility Services Act
This bill ensures that private health insurance plans covering pregnancy also provide coverage for infertility treatments and help patients preserve their fertility before undergoing medical procedures like chemotherapy.AI-written
INTRODUCED MAR 26, 2026· LAST ACTION MAR 26, 2026
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READING
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COSPONSORS
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