Trump Does Not Plan to Enforce Mandatory IVF Coverage Despite Campaign Promises

Despite prior campaign commitments, the Trump administration has not taken steps to mandate health insurance coverage for in vitro fertilization (IVF), according to reports from The Washington Post. Although Trump had previously pledged that the government or insurers would cover all IVF costs to encourage more births, current policies indicate no forthcoming legislative action to enforce such coverage. Implementing mandatory IVF coverage would require congressional legislation, but sources familiar with White House discussions suggest that the administration does not plan to pursue bills mandating insurers to cover these treatments. Additionally, forcing insurers to pay for IVF could lead to increased premiums for consumers, raising concerns about the financial impact. During the 2024 campaign, Trump announced plans to have the government or insurance companies cover IVF expenses, citing the desire to increase birth rates. However, he did not provide specific details on how such coverage would be implemented or who would qualify. Previously, in February, Trump issued an executive order aimed at expanding access to IVF by addressing costs, which can range from $12,000 to $25,000...