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New NJ law strengthens coverage for infertility treatment
In a major victory for everyone seeking fertility care, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation on Jan. 13, 2020, that will strengthen insurance coverage for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and other medically necessary treatments that impede their ability to … Continue reading
Advocacy groups launch campaign to pass NY’s Child Parent Security Act
Family Equality Council has announced the launch of a campaign to advocate for policies in New York State that support families who rely on advances in medical assistance to have children. The Protecting Modern Families Coalition will focus on passage … Continue reading
RESOLVE urges you to take action
Barbara Collura, President/CEO of RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association, asks everyone to fight for greater infertility care coverage in New Jersey. She writes: New Jersey has an unprecedented opportunity to help cancer patients and others whose medical treatment may cause … Continue reading
States act to safeguard young cancer patients’ fertility
A growing number of states now require health insurance plans to cover fertility services when medically necessary treatment jeopardizes fertility, according to an article in Kaiser Health News. “New Jersey lawmakers are considering a bill, and advocates in New York plan … Continue reading
We support Sen. Weinberg’s bill
NJ Senator Loretta Weinberg (D-Bergen) thinks the laws concerning insurance eligibility for fertility treatments are too restrictive so she is sponsoring legislation to change that. Weinberg, the Senate Democratic Majority Leader, is behind a bill that would expand access to … Continue reading
