Many couples pay out-of-pocket for infertility diagnosis and treatment. This is because many employers still do not offer infertility benefits. Pending the type of fertility treatment rendered, costs may vary from a few hundred dollars to $15,000.00 or more.

According to Resolve, the national infertility association, only 15 states have laws requiring insurance coverage for infertility treatment. These laws are known as mandates. There are two types of mandates:

• Mandates to Offer: Mandates to offer require insurance companies to offer policies that cover infertility diagnosis and treatments. Employers must be made aware of these policies but are not required to include them in their employee benefits package.

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