Yes, In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is legal in Oregon, with protections enshrined under state law. Oregon’s 2017 Reproductive Health Equity Act (RHEA) explicitly safeguards access to IVF and other fertility treatments, prohibiting insurers from discriminating against individuals based on fertility status. The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) monitors compliance, while the 2026 amendments to RHEA expand coverage mandates for IVF under private insurance, aligning with evolving federal guidance.
Key Regulations for In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) in Oregon
- Insurance Mandates: Oregon law requires private insurers to cover IVF as part of essential health benefits, with no lifetime or annual caps. Exemptions apply only to self-insured plans under ERISA, per federal preemption rules.
- Consent and Ethics: Clinics must adhere to Oregon’s 2023 Fertility Clinic Success Rate and Certification Act, mandating transparent reporting of IVF outcomes and adherence to ASRM ethical guidelines.
- Embryo Disposition: State statute (ORS 192.537) permits embryo storage but requires written agreements between patients and providers on disposition options, including donation, discard, or research, with strict chain-of-custody protocols.