Rhode Island Bill Requires Health Insurers to Cover Medically Necessary Ovulation-Enhancing Drugs and Medical Services

Original title: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES (Amends the current law on health insurance coverage for fertility diagnostic care, standard fertility preservation services, and fertility treatment and requires coverage for any medically necessary ovulation-enhancing drugs and medical services.)

Last action · May 5, 2026: Committee recommended measure be held for further studySponsors: Tiara Mack and 9 others

Companion · H 7629same policy, House version

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What This Bill Proposed

Rhode Island Senate bill S 2460 amends health insurance laws to mandate coverage for medically necessary and related medical services, while updating requirements for , standard , and fertility treatments.

Why it matters

Patients seeking fertility care or coverage for specific reproductive medications face changes in out-of-pocket expenses and insurance plan benefit structures across state-regulated health policies.

Background

Senate Bill 2460 was introduced in the Rhode Island Senate during the 2026 legislative session and assigned to committee for study. context

Who It Would Have Affected

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Directly affected

Health insurance policyholders

Policyholders gain access to mandatory insurance coverage for medically necessary ovulation-enhancing drugs and associated medical services.

Directly affected

Health insurance carriers

Insurers must update their accident and sickness insurance policies to include coverage for medically necessary ovulation-enhancing drugs and services.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Senate Bill 2460 require health insurers to cover?

The bill requires health insurance policies to cover any medically necessary and medical services, in addition to updating coverage for , standard , and fertility treatment.

What is the current legislative status of S 2460?

The bill was introduced on February 6, 2026, and on May 5, 2026, the Senate committee recommended that the measure be held for further study.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in Senate committee.

Procedural history

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May 5, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
May 1, 2026
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/05/2026)
Feb 6, 2026Introduced
Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services

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