Does insurance cover IVF in Washington, D.C.?
IVF coverage mandated
Yes — Washington, D.C. law requires state-regulated health plans to cover IVF.
What the law says
Washington, D.C. requires insurers to cover 3 rounds of IVF and fertility preservation, effective January 1, 2025.
- 3 IVF rounds
- Minimum 3 egg retrievals, unlimited transfers
- No age discrimination permitted
Statute: D.C. Code (70 D.C. Reg. 010351) · enacted 2023, effective 2025
The exemption that matters in every state
Self-insured (self-funded) employer plans are regulated by federal ERISA law, not state law, and are exempt from state coverage mandates. Roughly two-thirds of covered U.S. workers are on self-insured plans — your employer's benefits office can tell you which kind of plan you have.
Fertility clinics in Washington, D.C.
2 Washington, D.C. clinics report outcomes to the CDC's federally mandated registry — every profile shows the same age-stratified live-birth chart. See all clinics in Washington, D.C..
This page summarizes state law for general information. It is not legal, medical, or insurance advice, and laws change. Confirm current coverage details with your insurer, your employer's benefits administrator, and the statute itself before making decisions. Source: RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association — Insurance Coverage by State. Last reviewed 2026-08-04.