http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/minnif/ We, the undersigned, are requesting the State of Minnesota to enact an infertility insurance mandate. Currently, 15 states in the U.S. are required to offer or treat infertility. These mandates were designed to make conception more affordable (and less emotionally draining) to the 1 of 6 couples that struggle with the disorder. Studies in mandated states have shown that infertility mandates do not greatly increase premiums. In some respects, the mandate helps to save health care dollars. In non-mandated states, since women and men cannot afford more than one cycle, they may dangerously request to transfer more embryos than may be safe. As a result, they may become pregnant with multiples, increasing the cost of prenatal care, delivery, and neonatal intensive care. With multiples, women are usually required to be on bed rest, causing insurance companies and employers large losses. Furthermore, in mandated states, infertility treatments are more successful and less risky for the mother and child. Without the assistance of insurance to pay for treatments ranging from medications to IVF, many people will never experience the joy of pregnancy, childbirth, or watching their child grow. Current legislation deems pregnancy and childbirth as "unnecessary" and "optional". Without children, there is no future and by denying infertility treatment, you are robbing millions of people from a future full of laughter, happiness, and potential. Mon, 13 Nov 2006 21:0:23 CST en-us 3 http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/minnif/#sig4987900 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/minnif/#sig4987899 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/minnif/#sig4819317 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/minnif/#sig4773040 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/minnif/#sig4765607 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/minnif/#sig4748255 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/minnif/#sig4673004 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/minnif/#sig4454222 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/minnif/#sig4432669 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/minnif/#sig4294386 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST People facing infertility have the right to medical care covered under health insurance just like any other medical problem! http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/minnif/#sig4145672 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/minnif/#sig4030983 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/minnif/#sig4025796 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/minnif/#sig3969076 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/minnif/#sig3928454 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/minnif/#sig3851670 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST infertility http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/minnif/#sig3816410 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST Dealing with Infertility can be one of the most devastating things a couple will ever experience. Infertility is a medical problem that requires treatment, and many couples cannot afford to pay for it. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/minnif/#sig3704480 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/minnif/#sig3700768 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/minnif/#sig3700516 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST