Weber State University recruiter Kate Turner shared her struggle with infertility, prompting lawmakers in Utah to expand coverage for IVF treatments for public employees. Turner revealed that her state-provided insurance did not cover the costly procedure, leading her to consider working part-time at Starbucks for their coverage. State Sen. Calvin Musselman, who previously voted against insurance rate bills, supported the expansion of coverage after hearing Turner’s story. The bill received unanimous support and is expected to be signed into law by Governor Spencer Cox.
Lawmakers, including those with personal experiences with infertility, expressed their support for the bill. Rep. Jason Thompson shared his struggles with infertility and highlighted the emotional and financial toll it took on his family. Despite some previously expressed concerns about IVF, the majority of lawmakers viewed the bill as a way to support public employees trying to start families. Utah’s decision to expand IVF coverage sets it apart from other Republican states and aligns with the state’s pro-family values.
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