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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive medicine
  • Health services research
  • Public health policy

Background:

  • Fertility rates are declining, with 43 states reporting historic lows in 2020.
  • In-vitro fertilization (IVF) is a key treatment for infertility, affecting 50% of couples with male factor infertility.
  • As of 2020, only 12 states mandated IVF coverage, and just seven included male infertility care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare IVF utilization and outcomes in states with and without mandates for male infertility coverage.
  • To evaluate the impact of insurance mandates on IVF access and success rates.
  • To inform policymakers on optimizing infertility coverage legislation.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of nationwide claims data from over 91 million individuals (2003-2020).
  • Categorization of states into three groups: mandates for both IVF and male infertility care, IVF only, or no mandates.
  • Calculation of IVF utilization, pregnancy, live birth, multiple birth, and preterm birth rates.

Main Results:

  • IVF utilization was six times higher in states mandating male infertility coverage.
  • Pregnancy and birth rates following IVF were comparable across all state groups.
  • States with mandates including male infertility care showed the highest absolute number of IVF-related births per capita.

Conclusions:

  • Insurance mandates that include male infertility care are associated with significantly higher IVF utilization and live birth rates.
  • Including male infertility care in legislation can promote family building, especially amid declining fertility rates.
  • Policymakers should consider comprehensive infertility coverage mandates to address public health needs.