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More state lawmakers seek to mandate IVF insurance coverage, but threats abound

“There is an increasingly…loud and organized and well-funded anti-IVF movement, and they’re trying to find creative ways to target access,” Danielle Melfi, CEO of RESOLVE, said.


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Legislative lowdown: Trump administration proposes new category for fertility benefits

The proposed rule would support a pathway for employers to cover fertility as a “limited excepted benefit.”


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The Business of Benefits: Enhanced maternity benefits at Koch Industries

After noticing high rates of neonatal intensive care units (NICU) admissions and cesarean deliveries among its health plan members, Koch decided to invest in virtual maternity support.


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What benefits leaders should know about direct-to-consumer drug platform TrumpRx

President Donald Trump promised Americans they’ll “save a fortune” by buying drugs through TrumpRx, but it’s not clear workers with insurance will see meaningful savings.


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Midwifery care represents an untapped opportunity for benefits leaders

Many patients are interested in working with midwives, but confront barriers tied in part to insurance coverage.


President Donald Trump speaks at a podium while making an announcement about IVF access.
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White House actions seem unlikely to move the needle on workplace fertility benefits

The Trump administration clarified that employers can offer IVF coverage as a standalone benefit, but it’s not clear whether the guidance will spur more companies to invest.


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What benefits leaders should know about Trump’s executive order to expand IVF access

The EO leaves certain issues that may be on the mind of benefits leaders unaddressed, such as eligibility and the question of fetal personhood.

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