White House Does Not Plan to Mandate IVF Coverage by Insurance Companies

The White House has announced that it will not mandate health insurance providers to cover in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures, according to sources familiar with internal discussions reported by The Washington Post. This marks a departure from earlier commitments made during the 2024 campaign, where promises to expand IVF access were emphasized, especially following a significant Alabama Supreme Court ruling that classified frozen embryos as "children." In response to this ruling, then-President Trump issued an executive order aimed at lowering IVF costs and increasing accessibility, focusing on affordability and technological advancement rather than imposing coverage mandates. Current officials clarify that enforcing such a mandate would require congressional approval, and no such efforts are underway. The administration maintains support for IVF access but prefers voluntary measures over federal mandates.