Health Insurance Benefits and Fertility Treatments
Summary
A years-old resolution to add IVF and fertility preservation treatments to city worker health insurance remains tabled. City employees still lack coverage that many private and other public employers provide.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
Studies cited in the resolution suggest the coverage cost would be minimal, with no premium increase since the city self-insures.
City employees and their families facing infertility or medically necessary fertility preservation.
Employees who continue to pay out of pocket for treatments the city does not cover.
Mentions & discussions (2)
CIVIL SERVICE COMMITTEE - Nov 4, 2026
A years-old resolution to add IVF and fertility preservation treatments to city worker health insurance remains tabled. City employees still lack coverage that many private and other public employers provide.
Civil Service Committee - Sep 22, 2026
A long-standing resolution to include In Vitro Fertilization and fertility preservation treatments in city employee health insurance remains tabled in committee.
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