Game-changing announcement, President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at making in vitro fertilization (IVF) more accessible and affordable for families across America. The order, signed Tuesday at Mar-a-Lago, directs the administration to develop policy recommendations that will significantly cut the out-of-pocket costs for IVF treatment and ensure broader insurance coverage.
“It is the policy of my Administration to ensure reliable access to IVF treatment, including by easing unnecessary statutory or regulatory burdens to make IVF treatment drastically more affordable,” the executive order states. Within 90 days, the assistant to the president for domestic policy must present a list of strategies to make IVF more accessible to those struggling with infertility.
Trump, who has previously dubbed himself the “father of IVF,” has been vocal about his commitment to helping families who dream of having children. During his 2024 presidential campaign, he pledged that under his administration, either the government or insurance providers would be required to cover IVF costs—though specific funding details were not provided at the time.
The timing of this order is particularly significant in the wake of the controversial 2024 Alabama Supreme Court ruling, which classified frozen embryos as children, sparking fears that IVF treatments could be severely restricted. The decision ignited a nationwide debate, with critics warning that it could discourage fertility treatments and complicate access for hopeful parents. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey later signed legislation granting legal immunity to IVF providers and patients, but concerns about the future of fertility treatments lingered.
Trump wasted no time in distancing himself from the ruling, affirming his unwavering support for IVF and urging Alabama lawmakers to act swiftly to protect access. Despite his administration’s push to safeguard IVF treatments, congressional Republicans have yet to fully back nationwide protections. Last June, Senate Republicans blocked a Democratic-led bill that would have guaranteed IVF access, dismissing it as unnecessary. While GOP lawmakers have proposed alternative measures, none have gained enough traction to pass through Congress.
With this executive order, Trump is taking direct action to reassure families that IVF remains a viable option, setting the stage for potential healthcare policy shifts that could redefine fertility treatment coverage in the U.S. Now, all eyes are on his administration’s next steps—and whether his ambitious promise to make IVF more affordable will become a reality.
