Trump Calls for IVF Coverage, California Legislature Sends IVF Mandate Bill to Governor
August 29, 2024
For Immediate Release
Washington, DC – On August 29, 2024, potentially significant developments took place for Americans seeking medical assistance for family building. The California General Assembly approved a bill mandating most private health insurance plans to provide coverage for In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). Separately, former President and 2024 Republican nominee Donald J. Trump called for universal coverage for IVF, telling NBC News:
“We are going to be, under the Trump administration, we are going to be paying for that treatment… We're going to be mandating that the insurance company pay."
Sean Tipton, Chief Advocacy and Policy Officer for the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, has this to say:
“We are encouraged that the importance of equitable access to and coverage for reproductive care is being recognized by candidates and elected officials. For too long Americans who need help having children have struggled to access care.
“We are very pleased that the California legislature has, after years of debate, passed SB 729, crucial legislation to provide appropriately inclusive coverage. We call on Governor Newsom to sign it immediately.
“We also appreciate President Trump’s acknowledgment of the significance of access to fertility treatments and the crucial role of government in ensuring this access. Many things get said during campaigns. Candidates must provide detailed proposals for voters’ evaluation. We stand ready to work with any candidate or elected official with a sincere interest in ensuring all Americans have access to the medical care they need.
“We hope that former President Trump, Vice President Harris, and indeed everyone in and running for public office will commit to ensuring access to care for family-building therapies for all who need them.”
For almost a century, the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) has been the global leader in multidisciplinary reproductive medicine research, ethical practice, and education. ASRM impacts reproductive care and science worldwide by creating funding opportunities for advancing reproduction research and discovery, by providing evidence-based education and public health information, and by advocating for reproductive health care professionals and the patients they serve. With members in more than 100 countries, the Society is headquartered in Washington, DC, with additional operations in Birmingham, AL. www.asrm.org
For media inquiries regarding this press release contact:
Sean Tipton
ASRM Chief Advocacy and Policy Officer
E: stipton@asrm.org
Anna Hovey
Advocacy Engagement Specialist
E: ahovey@asrm.org
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