{"id":5202,"date":"2011-02-19T12:27:02","date_gmt":"2011-02-19T12:27:02","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2011-02-19T12:27:02","modified_gmt":"2011-02-19T12:27:02","slug":"a-friend-told-me-that-fertility-problems-can-be-covered-by-some-insurance-companies-is-this-true-ask-dr-doyle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/proudparenting.com\/2011\/02\/a-friend-told-me-that-fertility-problems-can-be-covered-by-some-insurance-companies-is-this-true-ask-dr-doyle\/","title":{"rendered":"A friend told me that fertility problems can be covered by some insurance companies &#8211; is this true?  Ask Dr. Doyle"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>QUESTION:  &#8220;A friend told me that fertility problems can be covered by some insurance companies.  Is this true?  Do you know which insurance companies assist lesbians who want to get pregnant?&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>DR. DOYLE:  It is definitely true that many insurance companies do cover the full range of treatments including insemination and even IVF. The best way to find out is to either review your policy coverage with someone in Human Resources at your workplace, or to ask the fertility clinic to check for you.  Many clinics, including mine, are happy to offer that service even before you come in for your first consultation.  Coverage can also be defined by state laws that require insurance compnanies to cover fertility treatments, like the Connecticut mandate.  <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ctfertility.com\/infertility-insurance\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Learn more here<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>\n<p><P><TABLE WIDTH=100% BORDER=\"1\" cellpadding=\"10\" cellspacing=\"10\"><TR><TD><br \/>\n<center><H3><cite>Ask Dr. Doyle<\/cite><\/H3><\/center><UL><br \/>\n<LI><a href=\"\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>We&#8217;re trying to learn more about fertility drugs (positive and negative effects). What types do you recommend?<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<LI><a href=\"https:\/\/proudparenting.com\/uncategorized\/what-should-we-expect-from-our-first-visit-to-a-fertility-doctor-ask-dr-doyle\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>What should we expect from our first visit to a fertility doctor?<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<LI><a href=\"https:\/\/proudparenting.com\/uncategorized\/what-determination-does-my-sexual-past-have-on-chances-of-getting-pregnant-ask-dr-doyle\/\"><strong>What determination does my sexual past have on chances of getting pregnant?<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<LI><a href=\"https:\/\/proudparenting.com\/uncategorized\/is-the-age-of-an-egg-donor-important-ask-dr-doyle\/\"><strong>Is the age of an egg donor important?<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<LI><a href=\"https:\/\/proudparenting.com\/uncategorized\/as-canadians-we-need-a-surrogate-in-the-us-how-many-trips-should-we-plan-to-make-during-this-process-ask-dr-doyle\/\"><strong>As Canadians we need a surrogate in the US. How many trips should we plan to make during this process?<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<LI><a href=\"https:\/\/proudparenting.com\/uncategorized\/how-can-i-find-the-perfect-surrogate-for-me-ask-dr-doyle\/\"><strong>How can I find the perfect surrogate for me?<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<LI> <a href=\"https:\/\/proudparenting.com\/uncategorized\/what-should-we-know-about-egg-donation-ask-dr-doyle\/\"><strong>What should we know about egg donation?<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<LI> <a href=\"https:\/\/proudparenting.com\/uncategorized\/one-dad-versus-two-ask-dr-doyle\/\"><strong>One dad or two?<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<LI> <a href=\"https:\/\/proudparenting.com\/uncategorized\/why-can-t-we-get-pregnant-at-home-ask-dr-doyle\/\"><strong>Why can&#8217;t we get pregnant at home?<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<LI><a href=\"https:\/\/proudparenting.com\/uncategorized\/what-do-we-do-with-unused-embryos-ask-dr-doyle\/\"><strong>What do we do with unused embryos?<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<LI><a href=\"https:\/\/proudparenting.com\/uncategorized\/can-i-donate-my-eggs-to-a-gay-couple-ask-dr-doyle\/\"><strong>Can I donate my eggs to a gay couple?<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<br \/>\nIVF specialist &#8211; <strong>Michael Doyle, M.D.<\/strong> &#8211; wants to answer your questions about various aspects of in vitro fertilization. <a href=\"mailto:jeff@proudparenting.com\"><strong>Do you have a question for Dr. Doyle<\/strong>?  If so, let us know<\/a>.<P><br \/>\n<Strong>About Dr. Michael Doyle<\/Strong><br \/>\n<I>Dr. Doyle is the founder and medical director of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ctfertility.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Connecticut Fertility Associates<\/a> which specializes in Reproductive Medicine, Egg Donation and Surrogacy. Since he opened his practice in 1991, over 4,500 babies have been born to families who have been successfully treated by Dr. Doyle, including over 500 to LGBT families. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ctfertility.com\/node\/152\" target=\"_blank\">His offices are located in Connecticut and New York City<\/a>.<\/I><br \/>\n<\/UL><br \/>\n<\/TD><\/TR><\/TABLE><br \/>\n<\/P><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>QUESTION: &#8220;A friend told me that fertility problems can be covered by some insurance companies. Is this true? 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