
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that aims to help families hoping to expand their families through in vitro fertilization by reducing costs for the procedure
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to reduce costs associated with in vitro fertilization (IVF), aiming to improve access for families. The order directs the assistant to the president for domestic policy to provide policy recommendations within 90 days to protect IVF access and lower out-of-pocket expenses. The cost per IVF cycle ranges from $12,000 to $25,000, and insurance coverage is often inconsistent. Public support for IVF is high, with 2% of U.S. births in 2018 resulting from IVF. The issue gained political attention during the 2024 campaign, particularly after Alabama's actions regarding IVF providers, and has sparked ongoing debate between supporters and anti-abortion groups, especially following the overturn of Roe v. Wade.