Experts warn that former President Donald Trump’s recent proposal to make in-vitro fertilization (IVF) free for all aspiring parents could impose an annual cost of up to $7 billion on taxpayers. While appealing to many, the proposal raises concerns about its financial implications and potential impact on the healthcare system, the New York Post reported.
Trump proposed making IVF free for everyone in the United States, a bold initiative that could shift the substantial costs of the procedure — estimated at up to $7 billion annually— onto the government and insurance companies. This sweeping plan has garnered both support and criticism, highlighting the financial and ethical complexities surrounding fertility treatments.
The proposal, unveiled Thursday, lacks detailed implementation strategies. However, experts suggest that the quickest path to enacting this policy might involve passing new legislation requiring insurance companies to treat infertility as a covered medical condition or amending the Affordable Care Act to include IVF coverage. Alternatively, Trump could use executive orders to extend free IVF services to federal workers, military personnel, and veterans, although such moves would likely face legal challenges.
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