Federal Employees Health Benefits Program

(a) In general Section 8902 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (q) (1) In this subsection, the term fertility treatment has the meaning given the term in section 2799A–11(b) of the Public Health Service Act. (2) A contract under this chapter shall provide, in a manner consistent with section 2799A–11 of the Public Health Service Act, coverage for fertility treatment, if that contract covers obstetrical benefits. (3) Coverage for fertility treatment under a health benefits plan described in section 8903 or 8903a may not be subject to any copayment or deductible greater than the copayment or deductible, respectively, applicable to obstetrical benefits under the plan. (4) Subsection (m)(1) shall not, with respect to a contract under this chapter, prevent the inclusion of any terms that, under paragraph (2) of this subsection, are required by reason of section 2799A–11 of the Public Health Service Act.. (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to— (1) any contract entered into or renewed for a contract year beginning on or after the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act; and (2) any health benefits plan offered under a contract described in paragraph (1).