2026 Mid Term Elections
Ask every candidate: will you cover evidence-based infertility care for every Wisconsinite?
The candidates who win in November will shape what happens in the next legislative session. Use this guide to find out where they stand on covering infertility care for every Wisconsinite.
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Why this election matters
Wisconsin is sitting out while the rest of the country acts
Infertility is a disease. It affects 1 in 6 people and does not care about your income, race, or background. Right now, Wisconsin law does not require insurers to cover it. That means most patients pay the full cost out of their own pocket, even though they are already paying insurance premiums every month.
In 2026, more than half of all U.S. states introduced or carried over legislation to expand fertility coverage. Virginia enacted a new law this year. Arizona and Hawaii are advancing bills. Wisconsin has not moved. The legislators who win in 2026 will decide whether that changes in 2027.
The Building Families Alliance has been introducing coverage legislation in Wisconsin since 2022. We are not asking for something unusual. We are asking Wisconsin to catch up.
What we're asking for
What good coverage actually looks like
We want candidates to support requiring insurance to cover infertility care the same way it covers other medical conditions. That means:
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Finding out what's wrong, and treating it - Coverage for diagnosis and the full range of treatments doctors recommend, based on each patient's specific situation.
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Enough treatment to give it a real chance - Not just one attempt. Coverage for multiple treatment cycles so patients are not forced to stop because they ran out of money.
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Protection for people facing cancer or serious illness - Coverage for saving eggs or sperm before a treatment that could affect someone's ability to have children in the future.
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Equal access for every Wisconsinite - No one should be denied coverage because of their income, race, relationship status, or how they are building their life.
Question Bank
What to ask at town halls and candidate events
You don't need to know the name of any bill to ask a powerful question. These are designed to get candidates talking about the issue in their own words so you can judge where they actually stand.
1. "Many people are financially devastated by the high cost of infertility treatment, which can exceed $20,000 per cycle. Do you support legislation that requires private health insurance plans and state employee health plans to cover infertility diagnosis and treatment?"
2. "Should coverage be available to all Wisconsinites regardless of their situation, including LGBTQ+ individuals and those who are not married?"
3. "Military personnel, veterans, and federal civilian workers often lack comprehensive coverage for fertility care under their government health plans. Will you support legislation to expand infertility treatment coverage for those who serve our country?"
4. "Someone going through cancer treatment might lose the ability to have children. Would you support requiring insurance to cover saving their eggs or sperm before treatment, including for people in public sector plans?"
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