Trump administration proposes stand-alone insurance to expand fertility benefits
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Updated · The Washington Post · May 10
Trump administration proposes stand-alone insurance to expand fertility benefits
13 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · May 10
The Labor, Health and Human Services, and Treasury departments said employers could offer separate fertility coverage, including IVF, with lifetime benefits capped at $120,000.
The proposal would exempt the new plans from some Affordable Care Act requirements and let workers enroll without joining an employer's main medical plan.
It follows Trump's February executive order, amid Democratic criticism over slow progress and Republican debate over mandates, costs and efforts to address declining US birth rates.
How will expanding IVF access compare to affordable childcare in raising the national birth rate?
Why prioritize expensive IVF coverage over promoting cheaper, less invasive fertility treatment alternatives?
With a $120,000 lifetime cap, how many IVF attempts can families truly afford before hitting their limit?