Veterans to receive expanded IVF options under new VA policy

The department of Veterans Affairs will soon provide in vitro fertilization to eligible veterans who are single or in same-sex marriages -- coming after criticism of the agency's lack of reproductive benefits for some veterans.This announcement comes after lawsuits filed against the Department of Defense and VA in New York and Boston last year argued that some VA policies, including IVF care, were exclusionary to LGBTQ+ members of the military.

Before Monday's announcement, the VA only provided IVF care to veterans who were legally married and could biologically produce their sperm and eggs. Federal law states that all veterans who receive IVF must have fertility issues because of a health condition caused by their military service. Following the VA's announcement, Murray applauded the VA for its decision. Murray said she will seek unanimous consent to push legislation forward to ensure IVF care and family-building assistance for all U.S. service members.

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