Family Building FEHB Fairness Act

# Family Building FEHB Fairness Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would expand health insurance coverage for federal employees and their families by requiring fertility and family-building treatments to be covered under the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program. The legislation aims to ensure that federal workers have access to services like in vitro fertilization (IVF), egg freezing, and other assisted reproductive technologies, as well as fertility preservation procedures. The bill would treat these services similarly to other medical treatments covered by federal employee health plans. **Who It Affects and Key Details** The bill directly impacts approximately 8.5 million federal employees, retirees, and their family members who participate in the FEHB program.

By mandating coverage of fertility and family-building services, the legislation would help federal workers access treatments that are often expensive and not covered by many private health insurance plans. This could affect plan costs and premiums, though the bill frames these services as part of broader reproductive health care access. **Current Status** As of now, S 797 remains in committee and has not advanced to a floor vote. The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress and is awaiting further action by the Senate.