Minnesota lawmakers weigh mandating insurance coverage for IVF

Cost concerns could curtail — or derail — an effort to guarantee coverage for fertility treatments for more Minnesotans. The big picture: Top state Democrats, including Gov. Tim Walz, pledged to do more to protect access to in-vitro fertilization (IVF) following a February Alabama Supreme Court ruling that prompted some providers to pause procedures there. State of play: Supporters of the insurance bill say removing cost barriers for prospective parents is central to that goal, as a single round of IVF can reach $30,000 or more out of pocket. Yes,...