Trump Proposes Government-Backed IVF Coverage in Bid to Appeal to Women and Suburban Voters
Potterville, The Gulf Observer: Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has announced a significant policy proposal aimed at supporting women and suburban voters, pledging that if elected in November, he would require the government or insurance companies to cover the costs of in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments. Speaking at a campaign event in Potterville, Michigan, on Thursday, the former president outlined his plan to ensure that “your government will pay for or your insurance company will be mandated to pay for all costs associated with IVF treatment fertilization for women.”
Trump’s proposal is part of a broader strategy to appeal to key voter demographics ahead of the November 5 election, where he will face off against Democratic candidate Kamala Harris. In addition to the IVF initiative, Trump stated that his administration would advocate for allowing new parents to deduct “major newborn expenses” from their taxes, emphasizing his desire to increase the birth rate in the United States. “We want more babies,” Trump declared to his supporters.
The proposal comes at a time when IVF has become a contentious issue in the election, particularly following a controversial ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court in February, which classified embryos as children. This decision has raised legal uncertainties surrounding the storage, transportation, and use of embryos, causing concerns among IVF patients nationwide.
Currently, not all states mandate insurance coverage for IVF, which involves combining eggs and sperm in a laboratory dish to create an embryo. The procedure is known for its high costs, often reaching $20,000 or more for a single, 18-month round of treatment, making it inaccessible for many Americans without insurance coverage.
Trump did not provide specific details on how his administration would fund the IVF coverage or implement the proposed tax changes. It remains unclear whether he would seek congressional action to realize these initiatives.
As the election approaches, the issue of fertility treatment and IVF is expected to play a pivotal role in the campaigns, with both parties vying for the support of women and families across the nation.
