California Mandates IVF Coverage by Major Insurers

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill mandating that major health and disability insurance plans cover in vitro fertilization (IVF), starting July 2025. The bill, SB 729, aims to increase access to fertility treatments and includes provisions for three completed oocyte retrievals. This move highlights the ongoing national debate on reproductive rights, with Newsom criticizing Republicans for blocking federal protections for IVF. The new law is expected to impact around 9 million people, although some business and health insurance groups oppose it due to the anticipated rise in insurance premiums. Former President Donald Trump has also faced scrutiny over his stance on IVF, balancing pro-life criticisms with promises to mandate insurance coverage.