Executive Order 14216

Expanding Access to In Vitro Fertilization

Signed February 18, 2025, printed at 90 FR 10451. 2 sections of substance, 472 words.

In plain English

This order is about help having a baby. It calls for ways to cut the cost of IVF for families.

Sec. 1. Purpose and Policy

Today, many hopeful couples dream of starting a family, but as many as one in seven are unable to conceive a child. Despite their hopes and efforts, infertility struggles can make conception difficult, turning what should be a joyful experience into an emotional and financial struggle. My Administration recognizes the importance of family formation, and as a Nation, our public policy must make it easier for loving and longing mothers and fathers to have children. In vitro fertilization (IVF) offers hope to men and women experiencing fertility challenges. Americans need reliable access to IVF and more affordable treatment options, as the cost per cycle can range from $12,000 to $25,000. Providing support, awareness, and access to affordable fertility treatments can help these families navigate their path to parenthood with hope and confidence. Therefore, to support American families, it

In plain English

This sets out the case the order makes. It says as many as one in seven couples cannot conceive. It says treatment is costly. It puts a cycle at $12,000 to $25,000. It says families need reliable access to it. It says policy should make having children easier.

Sec. 2. Lowering Costs and Reducing Barriers to IVF

Within 90 days of the date of this order, the Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy shall submit to the President a list of policy recommendations on protecting IVF access and aggressively reducing out-of- pocket and health plan costs for IVF treatment.

In plain English

This asks for options. A domestic policy aide has 90 days. It must send the President a list. The subject is access to fertility treatment. It must propose ways to protect that access. It must also propose ways to cut the cost. Out of pocket costs are named. So are health plan costs.

Sec. 3. General Provisions

Every order carries this. It is not what the order does.

(a) Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect: (i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or the head thereof; or (ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals. (b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations. [[Page 10452]] (c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person. <GRAPHIC(S) NOT AVAILABLE IN TIFF FORMAT> (Presidential Sig.) THE WHITE HOUSE, February 18, 2025. [FR Doc. 2025-03064 Filed 2-21-25; 8:45 am] Billing code 3395-F4-P </pre></body>

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