Expanding IVF Access

Title of Executive Order: Ensuring Affordable Access to In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)

Date Signed: February 18, 2025
Signed by: President Donald J. Trump

Executive Summary

This executive order focuses on expanding access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) by reducing costs and regulatory barriers. Recognizing the financial and emotional challenges associated with infertility, the order aims to make IVF more affordable and accessible to American families. It directs federal officials to propose policy recommendations to lower out-of-pocket expenses and health plan costs for IVF treatments.

Key Provisions

• Lowering Costs and Reducing Barriers to IVF (Section 2)
  • The Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy is required to submit policy recommendations within 90 days.
  • These recommendations should focus on protecting access to IVF and significantly reducing the costs associated with treatment. (Sec. 2)

Source: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/02/expanding-access-to-in-vitro-fertilization/

Editors Note: A follow up summary will occur once Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy recommendations are made public.