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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
Apr 165 min read
Couples should consider a second parent adoption in California for children conceived through ART
Why same-sex couples should consider a second parent adoption if you or your partner conceived a child through sperm or embryo donation.
Ralph M. Tsong
Jan 93 min read
How do I get a PBO in California?Â
Completing a surrogacy journey in California  will require a pre-birth order before the child is born. A pre-birth order, also known as a...
Ralph M. Tsong
Feb 8, 20243 min read
New California Employment Laws Impacting Surrogacy and Individuals Using Assisted Reproduction
California Governor Newsom has recently enacted a series of impactful employment bills set to take effect on January 1, 2024. Among these...
Ralph M. Tsong
Dec 7, 20233 min read
Surrogacy Agreement Legal Requirements in California: What You Need to Know
If you are considering surrogacy in California, it is one of the friendliest states in the United States and the first to recognize...
Ralph M. Tsong
Jun 29, 20232 min read
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