Reproductive Care: The end of IVF? What Alabama's ruling means for fertility care: Progyny's CMO Dr. Janet Choi explains how IVF and other fertility benefits may be impacted in the coming months.

Alabama's Supreme Court ruling that frozen embryos can be considered children under state law has raised concerns about the future of in vitro fertilization (IVF) coverage. The ruling could potentially subject clinics and providers to lawsuits if embryos are damaged or destroyed. This has led to uncertainty for patients, medical providers, and employers regarding IVF coverage and potential legal and political backlash. The ruling may result in physicians recommending more conservative and less efficient methods of achieving pregnancy, and employers are encouraged to support their workforce by providing access to accurate information and travel benefits for out-of-state care. [Extracted from the article]