On January 1, 2026, a California law that obliges large employers to cover infertility treatments took effect, prompting a rise in caseloads at fertility clinics. Residents who lack qualifying employer coverage continue to shoulder higher out‑of‑pocket expenses for such care.
The legislation is intended to broaden insurance support for infertility treatments among employees of large companies. Historically, the cost of these treatments has varied across the state, leaving many couples unable to afford procedures like IVF without insurance assistance.