Insuring against infertility: Expanding state infertility mandates to include fertility preservation technology for cancer patients

Daniel Basco*, Lisa Campo-Engelstein, Sarah Rodriguez

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

In this paper, we recommend expanding infertility insurance mandates to people who may become infertile because of cancer treatments. Such an expansion would ensure cancer patients can receive fertility preservation technology (FPT) prior to commencing treatment. We base our proposal for extending coverage to cancer patients on the infertility mandate in Massachusetts because it is one of the most inclusive. While we use Massachusetts as a model, our arguments and analysis of possible routes to coverage can be applied to all states' seeking inclusive coverage for infertility treatment. Furthermore, our proposal can also be applied to people with other diseases who may be rendered infertile by treatment.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)832-839
Number of pages8
JournalJournal of Law, Medicine and Ethics
Volume38
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2010

Funding

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Health Policy
  • Issues, ethics and legal aspects

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