Former President Donald Trump has expressed his support for government or insurance coverage of in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments. In an interview with NBC News, Trump stated, "Under the Trump administration, we are going to be paying for that treatment," adding that insurance companies might also be mandated to cover the costs. Currently, health insurance companies are not obligated to cover IVF treatments, which can be expensive, often reaching tens of thousands of dollars.

Trump made the announcement at a rally in Michigan, assuring the crowd that "your government will pay for or your insurance company will be mandated to pay for all costs associated with IVF treatment." The issue of access to fertility treatments gained prominence after the Alabama Supreme Court deemed frozen embryos as children under the law. This ruling triggered concerns and potential wrongful death claims, prompting some IVF providers to temporarily suspend treatments.

Prompted by the Alabama decision, Trump urged the state legislature to find a solution to preserve the availability of IVF. Although a law was eventually passed in March protecting the procedure, the legal battle sparked a new battleground in the national discussion on reproductive rights. Democrats argued that the Supreme Court's recent decision to overturn Roe v. Wade opened the door for restrictions on IVF and other fertility treatments.

Vice President Kamala Harris, speaking at the Democratic National Convention, criticized Trump and the GOP, claiming they would limit access to birth control, ban medication abortion, implement a nationwide abortion ban, and demand states report women's miscarriages and abortions. Meanwhile, Trump expressed his criticism of Florida's abortion law that restricts the procedure after six weeks, with some exceptions. As a Florida resident, he voiced his belief that "six weeks is too short," indicating his preference for a longer time frame.

Notably, Trump previously mentioned his potential support for a 15-week abortion ban during an interview in March. He stated, "The number of weeks now, people are agreeing on 15. And I'm thinking in terms of that. And it'll come out to something that's very reasonable." However, Trump has consistently maintained that the issue of abortion should be determined by individual states, and he would not sign a federal abortion ban.

It is important to note that while Trump has expressed his opinions on the Florida ballot initiative aiming to overturn the state's six-week abortion ban, his campaign's press secretary clarified that he has not yet disclosed how he will vote on the matter, reiterating his belief that six weeks is too short.

As the debate on reproductive rights continues to evolve, the stance of politicians and their potential impact on access to IVF and abortion procedures will likely remain central in upcoming discussions and elections.