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How California’s SB 729 Expands Fertility Coverage for Surrogacy and Gamete Donation
California Senate Bill No. 729 (SB 729) is the Senate Bill that amends Health and Safety Code section 1374.55 and Insurance Code section 10119.6 to expand health insurance coverage to fertility services. It was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on September 29th, 2024, and has an effective date of July 1st, 2025. The new law requires certain fully insured health policies to cover the diagnosis and treatment of infertility.
Ralph M. Tsong
4 days ago5 min read
“I Had to Do This”: Ellen Smith on Adoption, Surrogacy, and the Power of Family
Ellen Smith is a mother, adoptee, surrogate, and podcast host who has dedicated much of her life to helping others grow their families.
Ralph M. Tsong
Apr 99 min read
What Surrogates Should Look for When Choosing a Surrogacy Agency
One of the most common questions surrogates have is who to pick as their surrogacy agency.
Ralph M. Tsong
Mar 264 min read
Surrogacy Restrictions: What Surrogates Can and Can’t Do Legally and Ethically
Our previous blogs have discussed three tricky provisions in a surrogacy agreement and what’s in a surrogacy agreement.
Ralph M. Tsong
Mar 193 min read
So You Want To Do an Independent Surrogacy Journey? (For Surrogates)
Thinking about becoming an independent surrogate? Skipping the agency means more control, but it also means ensuring legal protection, ha
Ralph M. Tsong
Mar 55 min read
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