Ep. 16 | Gaining Fertility Benefits and Insurance with Advocate Davina Fankhauser

Episode 16 September 08, 2020 00:59:46
Ep. 16 | Gaining Fertility Benefits and Insurance with Advocate Davina Fankhauser
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Ep. 16 | Gaining Fertility Benefits and Insurance with Advocate Davina Fankhauser

Sep 08 2020 | 00:59:46

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Eloise Drane

Show Notes

There are many costs associated with fertility treatment, pregnancy and eventually, the delivery of one (or more) children in the case of multiples. Whether it’s the in vitro process, your gestational surrogate’s care, or unexpected NICU costs, considering insurance coverage, what you have, what your surrogate has, and what you may need is highly recommended

With only thirteen states requiring insurance companies to cover infertility treatment, securing fertility benefits through your health insurance company is a hot topic. So where do you start in advocating for fertility benefits and coverage for infertility treatments? And how often do insurance companies agree to add the coverage?

In today’s episode, Eloise talks with Davina Fankhauser, a former fertility patient and the co-founder of the national non-profit Fertility Within Reach, which works to increase access to health benefits for fertility treatment and preservation.


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