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Fertility Benefits, Especially IVF Coverage, Grow as Employee Perk

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Fertility benefits, particularly coverage for in vitro fertilization (IVF), are becoming a significant employee perk, driven by a combination of state mandates and employers' voluntary adoption. Despite rising healthcare costs, large employers are maintaining or expanding these benefits, recognizing their value in attracting and retaining talent. The increasing demand for IVF services is also linked to a declining birth rate and a rise in older mothers seeking fertility treatments. AI

RANK_REASON Expansion of employee benefits, particularly fertility coverage, is a significant trend in the employer landscape. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Fertility Benefits, Especially IVF Coverage, Grow as Employee Perk

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Courtney Connley-Hampton, Forbes Staff ·

    At $23,000 An IVF Cycle, Fertility Benefits Are ‘Life Changing’ For Workers. Will They Keep Growing?

    Companies added IVF coverage when workers were scarce. Employers now have the upper hand, but the national focus on the declining birthrate could protect these benefits.

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