Trump Signs Executive Order to Expand IVF Access and Lower Costs

The order calls for policy recommendations but stops short of fulfilling campaign promises for free IVF coverage.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the development of policy recommendations to reduce the costs of in vitro fertilization (IVF) and protect access to the treatment.
The executive order does not mandate immediate changes or specify whether cost reductions will be implemented through government funding, insurance mandates, or other means.
Advocacy groups welcomed the move as a step forward but criticized the lack of concrete action or timelines for implementation.
The order has drawn criticism from anti-abortion activists, who oppose IVF due to the creation and disposal of unused embryos, calling it inconsistent with pro-life values.
The move aligns with the administration's pronatalist stance but leaves questions about its inclusivity, particularly regarding LGBTQ+ families and federal employee healthcare coverage.