Just wanted to pass this along since we all know how financially devastating (aside from the emotional impact) this whole infertility process is. I just received this update from the "Resolve" infertility non profit organization. Please take 2 minutes to click on the link below and simply fill in your contact info which generates a form letter to your state rep automatically pushing them to pass this legislation. It couldn't be any easier. I then received a form "response" from my state rep via e-mail. If they get enough of these, it will make a difference. You can even add a few comments to personalize the form letter to make it more impactful. If this passes in 2012, you will be able to deduct the cost of fertility treatments dollar for dollar on your taxes. I would guess that it would be retroactive to include all of 2012. Please take the time to make your voice heard whether you have insurance coverage or are now paying out of pocket. You never know how your situation can change. We CAN make a difference!
http://www.resolve.org/get-involved/about-the-family-act-of-2011-bill.html
If the above link doesn't work, go to RESOLVE : The National Infertility Association and you can find the form under the "Center for Infertility Justice" section at the bottom.
Legislation will remove financial barriers for infertility treatments
RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association applauds Rep. John Lewis (GA) for introducing a bill in the U.S. House of Representatives that would provide eligible taxpayers a tax credit for the out-of-pocket expenses associated with infertility medical treatment. Co-sponsored by Rosa L. DeLauro (CT), William Keating (MA), and Richard E. Neal (MA), the appropriately named the “Family Act of 2011,” HR 3522 would apply to expenses related to in vitro fertilization and treatments to preserve fertility for cancer patients. The “Family Act of 2011”, HR 3522, is a companion bill to S 965 which was introduced in the U.S. Senate in May 2011. Advocates can now push for action on the two bills including bipartisan co-sponsorship, Committee Hearings, and movement on the Bills in both chambers.
RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association applauds Rep. John Lewis (GA) for introducing a bill in the U.S. House of Representatives that would provide eligible taxpayers a tax credit for the out-of-pocket expenses associated with infertility medical treatment. Co-sponsored by Rosa L. DeLauro (CT), William Keating (MA), and Richard E. Neal (MA), the appropriately named the “Family Act of 2011,” HR 3522 would apply to expenses related to in vitro fertilization and treatments to preserve fertility for cancer patients. The “Family Act of 2011”, HR 3522, is a companion bill to S 965 which was introduced in the U.S. Senate in May 2011. Advocates can now push for action on the two bills including bipartisan co-sponsorship, Committee Hearings, and movement on the Bills in both chambers.
Joe and I have a doctor appointment on Monday to discuss some health issues that may continue to make trying to get pregnant a bit difficult. We aren't quite ready to open up to the entire internet and talk about what those health issues are. At this point we don't know if we'll need treatments to get {and stay} pregnant. However, if we do need to have any treatments, it will be all paid out of pocket... which is terrifying, expensive, stressful.
A bill like this becoming a law could take away much of the financial fear and stress of pursuing treatments, if that is a direction we learn we need to go. Please, even if this issue doesn't touch you personally, write to your legislators. Please support this legislation. There is a chance that this becoming a law could benefit Joe and I. There is a great chance that there are other people in our lives {people that aren't sharing their struggles publicly} that could be impacted by this as well. It only takes a minute, but the impact is great.
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