I got a response!

So I didn't really have anything planned to write about today, so I would just thought I'd share my response I got... :)

So as you know I sent Missouri State Senator Clarie Mc Caskill an email regarding becoming the 16th state to require coverage and here is her response... 

October 22, 2014

Dear Mrs. Brown,

Thank you for contacting me regarding insurance coverage for infertility treatments.  I appreciate hearing from you and welcome the opportunity to respond.

There are many couples who not only face the challenges of infertility, but also the high cost of treatment.  Today, only 15 states have passed laws that require insurers to either cover or offer coverage for infertility diagnosis and treatment, and Missouri is not one of them.

Couples with infertility are confronted with various struggles, which is why I am pleased that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act prohibits insurance companies from discriminating due to pre-existing conditions beginning in 2014.  Some insurance plans consider infertility to be a pre-existing condition.

As you may know, on May 7, 2013, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York introduced the Family Act (S. 881).  The Family Act would create a tax credit for infertility treatment expenses.  The Family Act has been referred to the Senate Committee on Finance where it awaits further consideration.  While I do not serve on this committee, should this legislation come before the full Senate for a vote, I will be sure to keep your views in mind.

As a mother and woman, I feel a strong personal connection to those seeking to build their own families, including those who face frustrating medical challenges.  I will continue to monitor developments in supporting families seeking to have children but facing the challenges of infertility. Again, thank you for contacting me. Please do not hesitate to contact me in the future if I can be of further assistance to you on this or any other issue.

Sincerely,

Claire McCaskill
United States Senator

P.S. If you would like more information about resources that can help Missourians, or what I am doing in the Senate on your behalf, please sign up for my email newsletter athttp://mccaskill.senate.gov.

I was impressed that someone actually read my email and responded personally.  I know it wasn't the Senator that responded, probably someone on her staff did. Its obviously not the response I want to hear, but it been brought back to their attention. Also, I checked on Family Act (S. 881) and as of right now it is not being passed...

Praying for Baby B!!

Jacki