Every Wisconsinite should have the freedom to build a family
1 in 6 Wisconsinites face infertility. We're 1,000+ strong and fighting to pass the Wisconsin Building Families Act so insurance finally covers the care they need.
The Reality
1 in 6 people experience infertility. Most can't afford to treat it.
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Infertility does not discriminate. It cuts across all socioeconomic levels and all racial, ethnic, and religious lines, affecting people physically, emotionally, and financially.
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For too many patients, the financial burden is the biggest barrier to getting care. A single IVF cycle can exceed $20,000. Most people pay that themselves, in full, while continuing to pay monthly premiums for insurance that covers almost everything else.
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Wisconsin is one of 25 states that still does not require insurers to cover it. That is what we are working to change.
The Solution: The Wisconsin Building Families Act
We are dedicated to ensuring that every Wisconsinite has the freedom to build a family. The Wisconsin Building Families Act is a critical step toward providing essential insurance coverage for infertility treatment and fertility preservation, recognizing that this is a fundamental human right and a policy issue that affects 1 in 6 people.
If passed, the Building Families Act would require insurance plans to cover:
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Diagnosis of infertility, so patients can find out what is wrong without paying out of pocket first
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The full range of treatments doctors recommend, including IVF and other medically proven options
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Multiple treatment cycles, so patients are not forced to stop because they run out of money
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Fertility preservation for people facing cancer or other medical treatments that could affect their ability to have children in the future
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Equal access for every Wisconsinite, regardless of income, race, relationship status, or sexual orientation