NEW YORK, NY – One of North America’s largest fertility providers is applauding the Trump administration’s proposal to expand access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) — a move that could have major impacts for patients across New York and New Jersey.
Inception Fertility, parent organization of The Prelude Network, praised the plan as a “meaningful step” toward helping more Americans afford family-building treatments.
The announcement comes as Prelude’s New York and New Jersey clinics, including NYU Langone Fertility Center, NYU Langone RSNY, and the Reproductive Science Center of New Jersey, report increasing demand for IVF and related services amid ongoing cost challenges.
Key Points
- Inception Fertility praises Trump administration’s IVF accessibility proposal
- Major Prelude Network clinics in New York and New Jersey could see expanded patient access
- Company says financial barriers remain top obstacle for families seeking fertility care
Fertility access seen as key policy milestone
At a recent press conference, President Trump outlined a plan to allow employers to offer supplemental fertility benefits similar to dental or vision coverage. The policy also proposes a pricing model to reduce the cost of fertility medications.
Inception Founder and CEO TJ Farnsworth said the announcement represents a “turning point” in national reproductive policy. “Financial barriers remain one of the biggest reasons patients don’t move forward with treatment,” Farnsworth said. “Expanding access to care is just as critical as advancing the science behind it.”
Local clinics play vital role in IVF care
Within Inception’s Prelude Network, several New York and New Jersey locations serve thousands of patients each year. NYU Langone Fertility Center and NYU Langone RSNY are among the leading programs in the Northeast, while the Reproductive Science Center of New Jersey continues to expand its offerings in Monmouth County.
These regional clinics provide comprehensive fertility services including IVF, egg freezing, genetic testing, fertility preservation, and LGBTQ+ family planning options.
Infertility rates and rising demand
Nationally, infertility affects roughly one in six couples, with an average IVF cycle costing around $15,000. Despite growing awareness, nearly 60% of U.S. employers do not offer fertility coverage, according to recent data cited by Inception.
Local specialists say that many patients delay seeking treatment due to cost concerns — a factor the proposed policy aims to address. For those who do seek help early, reproductive endocrinologists note that identifying underlying issues can often lead to successful conception without IVF.
National network continues to grow
Inception Fertility’s Prelude Network now includes more than 90 locations across North America, making it the largest fertility network in the region. Along with its clinical programs, Inception operates MyEggBank, one of the continent’s largest donor egg banks, and BUNDL Fertility, a financial program designed to reduce upfront treatment costs.
The company’s leadership said it will continue working with federal officials and the Fertility Providers Alliance to ensure IVF remains accessible and supported nationwide, particularly in key states such as New York and New Jersey where patient need continues to rise.