Trump Signs Executive Order on IVF Access and Costs
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on February 19, 2025, aimed at expanding access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments and reducing their costs. The order directs domestic policy advisers to develop recommendations for lowering expenses associated with IVF, which can range from $12,000 to $25,000 per cycle. However, the directive has no immediate impact on the cost or accessibility of IVF, leading critics to describe it as largely symbolic and lacking substantive action.
The move comes after Trump, during his 2024 campaign, promised to make IVF treatments either government-funded or covered by insurance companies. While the executive order signals continued attention to the issue, it falls short of fulfilling that pledge. The White House framed the order as a step toward fulfilling campaign promises, but critics argue it lacks meaningful measures to address the financial burden on families seeking fertility treatments.
The issue of IVF has been contentious within the Republican Party, particularly among anti-abortion advocates who oppose the destruction of surplus embryos created during the process. Some conservatives, such as Students for Life president Kristan Hawkins, have called for stricter regulations on the IVF industry, while others, like Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville, have supported expanding access. The debate was reignited after Alabama’s Supreme Court ruled in 2024 that frozen embryos are considered children under state law, temporarily halting IVF procedures until legislation was passed to protect access.
Democrats, meanwhile, have criticized the executive order as insufficient and are pushing for legislation to mandate insurance coverage for IVF. Reproductive rights groups argue that access to fertility treatments is critical for families and that Democrats have consistently supported policies to protect IVF and contraception. The executive order has also drawn attention to broader discussions about reproductive rights and the role of government in supporting fertility care.
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