Egg Freezing Illuminates the Cost and Coverage Divide in U.S. Fertility Care
Vox details how AOC's decision to freeze her eggs highlights a broader barrier: egg freezing costs about $10,000–$20,000 and is rarely covered by insurance, with many workers in self-funded employer plans (ERISA) outside state mandates; federal efforts to expand fertility coverage stall, and even when accessible, success depends heavily on age and clinic quality, underscoring inequities in fertility care.