Aetna Settles Lawsuit for $2M, Updates LGBTQ Fertility Treatment Policy

May 3, 2024, 10:56 PM

Aetna has agreed to pay $2 million and update its coverage policies to settle a lawsuit alleging discrimination against LGBTQ beneficiaries in its fertility treatment coverage. The lawsuit claimed that Aetna's policy required LGBTQ customers to pay more out-of-pocket compared to heterosexual individuals. The settlement includes revising certain guidelines related to the definition of infertility, which previously made it challenging and costly for LGBTQ couples to obtain coverage.