Many of my friends and family ask me how they can help. Of course all the emotional support I've gotten has been truly amazing - I am so lucky! - but here's another way that everyone can easily help.
Most insurance companies don't cover fertility treatment costs and trust me, it can get very expensive. The last thing a couple who is trying to conceive needs, is the financial stress of trying to pay for treatment. Although we have been lucky to have good jobs and are making it work, there are so many other couples out there, struggling with infertility who don't have the means to pay for treatment. We've had to make some big decisions and sacrifices in order to pursue fertility treatment and it has been very frustrating.
I don't wish this upon anyone and am trying to be an advocate for the infertility community. We need to get the government and insurance companies to hear our voices. I was not as lucky as most of you, being able to conceive and birth a healthy baby and this was not something I asked for. It's a true medical condition and should be treated as such by insurance companies.
I've added my signature to the letter below, presented by RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association (www.resolve.org). I believe people with infertility matter and I want to ensure that infertility treatment is considered an essential health benefit. I stress you to take three minutes out of your day to click the link and sign the letter. This support means a lot to everyone dealing with infertility.
Essential Health Benefits Letter
THANK YOU!
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