President Trump recently signed an executive order aimed at reducing the cost of in vitro fertilization (IVF). The order directs the Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy to provide Trump with a list of policy recommendations aimed at protecting IVF access and lowering out-of-pocket expenses and health plan costs.
It is encouraging to see national support for IVF, as 1 in 8 couples in the U.S. face fertility challenges. However, it’s important to note that this executive order does not guarantee that a policy will be implemented immediately. The recommendations for IVF-related policies are still in development and could take some time to be finalized.
Policy Recommendations Pending
The executive order directed the Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy to submit policy recommendations within 90 days to protect IVF access and reduce associated costs. As of April 7, 2025, these recommendations are anticipated but have not yet been publicly released.
Public Statements by President Trump
On March 26, during a Women’s History Month event at the White House, President Trump announced the formation of the Republican Women’s Caucus in Congress. While this announcement was separate from his IVF-related executive order, it reflects ongoing attention to reproductive issues in the political sphere.
Time is of the essence when it comes to IVF, so if you’re considering starting your family now, it’s important to begin the process as soon as possible, as policies can take time to develop.
As this news story develops, The Prelude Network is committed to keeping fertility patients across the nation up to date with the latest details. For more information about IVF and all things fertility, connect with us today.
Inception meets with White House Staff
On March 27, 2025, the Fertility Providers Alliance (FPA), represented by TJ Farnsworth, the CEO and Founder of Inception and President of the FPA, participated in an important meeting with White House staff. The meeting focused on essential IVF policies and how they’d significantly impact families across the nation. Some policies presented include:
- Requiring IVF treatment and services be part of each state’s Medicaid coverage
- Including fertility treatment and preservation services as Essential Health Benefits (EHB) for ACA plans
- Creating a health workforce grant to increase the number of reproductive endocrinologists and embryologists
- Expanding VA Health and TRICARE to include fertility preservation and infertility services for non-service related injuries
FPA is dedicated to ensuring that quality fertility care is accessible to aspiring parents everywhere. This important conversation at the White House demonstrates their ongoing commitment to protect and enhance access to fertility care in the United States.