Tag: fertility coverage

Declining Fertility Rates in the U.S. May Create a Healthcare Crisis

According to the National Vital Statistics System, the general fertility rate in the U.S. is continuing to decline.  It seems that women are waiting longer to have children, a trend that has been recognized since the 1970s.  Over time, the cumulative effect of this may result in a “healthcare crisis” where more healthcare dollars will need to be put into …

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How Fertility Friendly is Your State?

Not all states are equal when it comes to access to fertility treatment and support.  RESOLVE, the National Infertility Association, recently published a scorecard, which gives each state a grade based on how fertility friendly they are. The grade for each state is based on insurance coverage for fertility treatments, the number of fertility specialists, the number of women …

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