EBSA-2026-0232-0001, Michel, James
James MichelOpposeIndividual
Summary: The commenter opposes the proposal to facilitate coverage for assisted reproductive technology (ART), specifically IVF, citing moral, ethical, and cost concerns. They urge the government to instead focus on expanding comprehensive and restorative fertility care.
This comment is with reference to the proposed rule on Excepted Fertility Benefits, RIN 1210-AC40. I thank the Administration for taking seriously the heartbreaking challenge of infertility while not imposing a new insurance mandate on people, especially people of faith. I support the proposal of new ways to cover treatments that can help address the root causes of infertility. I urge you to reject, however, the proposal to facilitate coverage of assisted reproductive technology, including IVF. IVF kills or freezes more children than abortion, and treats human beings like disposable products. Moreover, IVF is costly, has a relatively low effectiveness rate, and does not treat the underlying causes of one’s infertility. The government should refocus its efforts on expanding comprehensive, holistic, and restorative fertility care. Please reconsider this proposal!