Employers Added IVF Coverage During Tight Labor Market
U.S. companies expanded in vitro fertilization benefits when hiring was difficult. The same benefits now face pressure as labor market conditions shift and birth rate concerns rise.
nypost.comEmployers expanded coverage for in vitro fertilization when competition for workers was intense. The added benefits formed part of broader efforts to attract and retain staff during periods of low unemployment. Labor market conditions have since changed, giving employers greater leverage in setting compensation packages.
Companies that introduced the coverage during the earlier period now hold more discretion over whether to maintain it.
Public attention to declining birth rates may influence decisions on these benefits. Employers and policymakers have cited demographic trends when discussing family-related coverage. The shift in labor market power and continued focus on birth rates together shape the current status of IVF benefits at U.S. workplaces.
