Small group and individual health plans may have to cover fertility care and hearing aids
If federal health officials approve California's new benchmark plan, individual and small group health plans must cover infertility treatment including IVF and egg and embryo storage, plus hearing exams and aids and equipment such as wheelchairs, CPAP machines and hospital beds.
Who it affects
Individual and small group health plans and their members
When
This law took effect on January 1, 2026, but the changes described here start on January 1, 2027.
- : Signed into law
- : Law took effect
- : The changes described here start to apply
Official text
California SB 62: Health care coverage: essential health benefits.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.