Trump Takes on IVF Costs: Will This Executive Order Make Parenthood More Affordable?
In a bold move that could change the game for families struggling with infertility, President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at expanding access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) and slashing its sky-high costs.
This groundbreaking order directs his domestic policy team to explore ways to make IVF more affordable, whether through insurance coverage or out-of-pocket payment reductions. However, the order doesn’t immediately lower costs or expand access—it sets the stage for what could be a major shift in reproductive health policy.
For many, the cost of IVF is a heartbreaking barrier to parenthood. With a single round of IVF costing between $9,000 and $14,000, countless families are left financially drained or unable to pursue their dreams of having children. According to a 2024 survey from KFF, 13% of reproductive-age women or their partners needed fertility assistance, but only 14% of them were able to access IVF.
Trump’s announcement sparked hope and excitement among families struggling with infertility. “We’re going to do what we have to do, and I think the women and families, husbands, are very appreciative of it,” Trump said at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida.
Courtney Deady, who has been trying to conceive for a decade, called the move a “huge win” for the 1 in 6 families facing infertility. But she also knows the road ahead won’t be easy. “Executive orders are just executive orders,” she said, emphasizing that real change will require further legislative action.
Experts agree that this executive order is just the beginning. Usha Ranji, associate director for women’s health policy at KFF, said, “It’ll be interesting to see what actually happens going forward, in terms of legislative action.”
So, will Trump’s executive order pave the way for more affordable IVF treatments? Families across the nation are anxiously waiting to see if this bold step will turn their dreams of parenthood into reality.
