Latest NewsCalifornia SB 729: New Fertility Coverage Mandate for Employers ChaseJanuary 29, 2026 Effective January 1, 2026, SB 729 mandates that fully insured, large group health plans (those with 101 or more covered employees) must provide coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of infertility, including in vitro fertilization (“IVF”). These changes reflect California’s efforts to expand access to fertility care and mirror policies in select other states. CaliforniaFertilityHealthcareReproductive rightsUnited States