Aetna®, a CVS Health® Company, now offers intrauterine insemination (IUI) as a medical benefit for eligible plans, according to a press release.
Members may access this benefit as a test of fertility and, in some cases, to increase the chances of pregnancy. Aetna’s landmark policy change increases access to family-building possibilities, regardless of sexual orientation or partner status. The policy change, effective Sept. 1 (and which will be effective on a rolling basis for most plans on renewal), is expected to broaden access to family planning options for the LGBTQ+ community and unpartnered women.
Aetna plan sponsors do not need to make changes, as this is a policy change for eligible medical plans. As a standard process, self-funded plan sponsors may modify their coverage of any benefit, including infertility. For more information, plan sponsors should contact their account managers.
“Expanding IUI coverage is yet another demonstration of Aetna’s commitment to women’s health across all communities, including LGBTQ+ and unpartnered people,” said Cathy Moffitt, MD, Senior Vice President and Aetna Chief Medical Officer, CVS Health. “This industry-leading policy change is a stake in the ground, reflecting Aetna’s support of all who need to use this benefit as a preliminary step in building their family.”