Advocacy & Awareness

1. Start with HR: Ask who manages your company's health plans and when decisions are made (this will usually occur during open enrollment planning).
2. Share the need: Explain, in your own words, why fertility benefits matter (to you, to recruitment/retention efforts, and fostering an equitable workplace).
3. Request specifics: Many employers already offer (or can add) benefits that cover diagnostics, IUI, IVF, and medications, or partner with fertility platforms.
4. Follow up in writing: A short, clear note helps benefits teams act.

Email Template

Copy and personalize the following:

Hello [HR/Benefits Team],

I’m writing to ask that our health plan include comprehensive fertility benefits (diagnostics, IUI/IVF, and medications). These benefits are standard at many organizations and support employee well-being, retention, and equity. I’m happy to share examples and resources with you.

Could we review options with our broker before open enrollment? Thank you for considering this meaningful addition.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]

Helpful Talking Points

• Coverage for diagnostics and treatment reduces delays and uncertainty.
• Medication benefits (and access to a specialty pharmacy) are essential.
• Partner programs (e.g., fertility benefit platforms) can simplify navigation.
• Clear communication during open enrollment helps employees plan care.

Most coverage decisions that affect fertility care—like insurance mandates, prior authorization rules, and definitions of who qualifies—are made at the state and local level.

When patients and allies speak up and raise awareness of these issues close to home, lawmakers get to hear real stories from their constituents, employers see demand for fertility benefits growing, and communities see positive changes as a result. 

Your email, phone call, or public testimony can help expand access, protect existing coverage, and ensure benefits include everyone who dreams of building a family.

Here are a few easy ways to start getting more involved on the local level.

1. Explore local policies: Read our Connecticut and New York mandate pages to learn who's eligible, what’s covered, and which plan types qualify.
2. Get informed: Look up who your state representatives are, then reach out to establish contact and start building a relationship.
3. Build connections: Join advocacy networks like RESOLVE to stay up to date on current legislation and news impacting the fertility community.