Breaking Barriers: How President Trump is Expanding Access to In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) for Families

Expanding Access to IVF: Today, President Trump took a significant step by signing an Executive Order aimed at making in vitro fertilization (IVF) more accessible for Americans.

• The Order focuses on reducing the high costs of IVF treatments. It seeks to provide reliable access and lower out-of-pocket expenses.
• There will be efforts to address any current policies that make IVF more expensive, including those needing legislative changes.
• This initiative acknowledges the importance of family and aims to support couples who wish to become parents.

Helping American Families: Many couples, about one in seven, struggle to conceive naturally, often facing heavy financial burdens when seeking IVF.

• The costs for IVF can range widely, usually between $12,000 and $25,000 per cycle, with multiple cycles often needed.
• Insurance coverage for IVF is limited. Only about 25% of employers offer IVF coverage, and few states mandate it in insurance plans.
• For military personnel and federal employees, the government provides only limited coverage for IVF.

According to the Department of Health and Human Services, over 85,000 babies were born through IVF in 2021. This highlights just how vital these treatments are, especially as the overall U.S. fertility rate continues to decline. In 2023, the fertility rate dropped by 3%, following several years of yearly decreases.

Commitment to Families: President Trump has long supported initiatives that help families grow. During his first term, he doubled the child tax credit and made it available to more people.

• He introduced a law allowing new parents to withdraw up to $5,000 from their retirement funds without penalties when welcoming a child through birth or adoption.
• President Trump emphasizes that supporting families and making it easier for them to have children are essential goals, stating, “We want more babies.”
• He recognizes the high costs of IVF and has been a consistent advocate for these treatments from the start.