HOUSTON – One in eight American couples struggles with fertility.
Now, proposed federal legislation would provide a tax credit to those who choose in vitro fertilization as a way to build a family.
After trying several fertility procedures covered by her insurance, former school teacher Leigh Cook decided to try in vitro fertilization (IVF), which was more expensive. Cook said, “Within just months, I was able to have a family. So now I have 4-1/2-year-old twins because of the right treatment.” Cook said she would’ve chosen in vitro right away, had it not been for the high cost — about $12,000 each treatment.
Dr. Jason Griffith with Houston Fertility Institute has joined other reproductive specialists on Capitol Hill supporting the Family Act tax credit for those who choose IVF. Read full article.
