http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/scif/ We, the undersigned, are requesting the State of South Carolina 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, 30 Jun 2008 19:1:25 CDT en-us 3 http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/scif/#sig5722845 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/scif/#sig5619496 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/scif/#sig5538780 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/scif/#sig5538308 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/scif/#sig5332830 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/scif/#sig5332829 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/scif/#sig4779614 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/scif/#sig4691879 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/scif/#sig4476144 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/scif/#sig4476058 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/scif/#sig4476036 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. A change is needed! http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/scif/#sig4457235 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition and hope that there is some kind of legistration reform for Infertility(IF) Coverage on Health insurance. IF is a disease like any other disease out there and deserves treatment. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/scif/#sig4422192 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/scif/#sig4422086 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/scif/#sig4422004 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/scif/#sig4382560 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this Petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/scif/#sig4349416 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/scif/#sig4342101 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/scif/#sig4293810 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/scif/#sig4176428 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition.