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Louisiana Fertility Insurance Coverage

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Overview of state insurance mandates and fertility coverage requirements for Louisiana. Applies to fully-insured health plans regulated by the state.

Coverage Summary

BenefitRequired by State
Mandate to offer fertility coverageNo
Diagnosis coverageNo
Treatment coverageNo
IVF includedNo
Fertility preservation includedYes

Coverage Details

Louisiana has no general infertility diagnosis or treatment mandate. RS 22:1036 is an anti-exclusion rule, not a diagnosis mandate: it prevents insurers from excluding coverage for a correctable medical condition merely because that condition results in infertility, where the condition would otherwise be covered. The state's affirmative mandate is preservation only and cancer-only: RS 22:1036.1 requires coverage of standard fertility preservation services for cancer-related iatrogenic infertility, excluding self-insured and religious employers. Medicaid context - Covered: Education on fertility regulation; Not Covered: Fertility drugs; Benefits vary between Medicaid managed care plans. State mandates vary by market and plan type and generally do not control self-funded employer plans.

Self-Funded Employer Plans (ERISA)

Self-funded employer health plans are generally governed by ERISA and may be exempt from state insurance mandates; verify benefits with the clinic and insurer.

Source & Dates

Data as of:
2026-06-10
Next review:
2026-08-09
Effective date:
2024-01-01

Disclaimer

This is not legal or insurance advice. Verify coverage directly with your insurer and HR benefits team. Self-funded employer plans (ERISA) are generally exempt from state mandates. Information reflects the reviewed source as of the date noted above and may not reflect recent legislative or regulatory changes.

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