White House Reverses Plans to Mandate IVF Insurance Coverage Amid Legal Challenges

On August 3, 2025, The Washington Post reported that the White House currently does not plan to implement a mandate requiring insurance coverage for in vitro fertilization (IVF). This comes despite President Donald Trump's earlier campaign pledge to broaden access to fertility treatments. Earlier this year, President Trump issued an executive order aimed at increasing IVF accessibility and lowering associated costs. While White House officials emphasize that expanding IVF access remains a priority, they explained that legal limitations prevent the government from mandating insurance coverage without Congressional approval, and no legislation has been proposed at this time. Reuters was unable to independently verify these claims, and the White House has not yet responded to requests for comment.