Today, RESOLVE unveiled new survey results on infertility in America.  Over seven million American women and men, about 10% of the reproductive age population, are affected by the infertility disease.  

According to survey results, over 70% of Americans favor insurance plans covering infertility treatment, yet only 12% of people diagnosed with infertility receive full coverage for their treatment.   Today's results confirmed that insufficient health coverage hinders people's ability to get tested or receive the treatments that are recommended by a doctor.

 "With the number of infertility cases rising so dramatically, it is essential that the federal government take action," said Weiner.  "The millions of men and women who are tragically denied the opportunity to start a family deserve treatment. The staggering costs of testing and treatment for infertility is too much for most people to bare."

Under the Family Building Act, all health plans that provide coverage for obstetrical services would be required to provide coverage for non-experimental infertility treatments. The bill would also protect infertile couples from being denied health insurance because of their condition.

 “We are grateful for Representative Weiner’s leadership on this issue and applaud him for sponsoring legislation that provides hope for millions of Americans dreaming of building a family in the face of this debilitating disease,” said RESOLVE President and CEO, Joseph C. Isaacs, CAE. 

Today's news follows a major victory in the state of Connecticut, where similar landmark legislation requiring most insurance companies to provide coverage of infertility diagnosis and treatment passed last month.

 Weiner has introduced similar legislation in each of the last three Congresses. In 2003 he received the "Friends of RESOLVE Award", which recognized his advocacy on behalf of those inflicted with the disease.