Building a family can be an emotional and financial challenge. Surrogacy and in vitro fertilization (IVF) are valuable options for individuals and couples but the process can be expensive and complicated, so that’s where employer benefits come into play. By covering some of these costs as well as adoption costs, companies can make a huge difference for their employees.
More and more companies are providing support for their employees’ family-building journeys. Among them are major players like Meta, Microsoft, Google, Walmart, and Starbucks. These companies are not just offering competitive salaries and healthcare benefits—they’re also providing support for surrogacy and IVF. As the cost for pursuing surrogacy and IVF treatment increases, here’s a closer look at what these benefits mean and why they’re a big deal.
What Do These Benefits Include?
Financial Support. Many companies offer financial assistance for surrogacy and IVF procedures. This can include coverage for medical costs, medication, and other related expenses. For instance, Meta currently provides substantial financial aid to employees undergoing IVF treatments, covering a significant portion of the costs.
Legal Insurance. Many companies also offer legal insurance, which has the benefit of offering discounts or covering legal fees for family building. A surrogacy or egg donation journey requires lawyers to draft or review their contract, and surrogacy cases will require parentage actions, so having legal insurance can eliminate this expense. Read more about legal insurance here.
Paid Time Off. IVF and surrogacy can require multiple appointments and procedures. Companies like Microsoft offer paid leave specifically for employees going through IVF. This ensures that employees don’t have to choose between their treatment and their job.
Counseling and Support Services. Emotional support is crucial during surrogacy and IVF. Companies such as Walmart provide access to counseling and support services to help employees navigate the emotional aspects of these journeys.
Flexible Work Arrangements. Some companies like Starbucks understand that treatments and appointments can disrupt normal work schedules. To accommodate this, they offer flexible working hours and remote work options, helping employees balance their work and personal lives.
More companies are leading the way in supporting their employees' family-building dreams by offering surrogacy benefits. These trailblazing companies go beyond standard healthcare benefits to provide financial support, paid leave, emotional counseling, and flexible work arrangements. According to the International Foundation of Employee Benefit plans, 40% of U.S. employers offer some form of fertility coverage. For example in 2024:
NVIDIA (partnered with WINFertility) offers 100% surrogacy coverage, setting a new standard in the industry.
Estee Lauder provides up to $150,000 in surrogacy benefits.
Snap Inc. offers $80,000, and Netflix (partnered Carrot Fertility) offers $90,000 per family, where both the employee and the employee’s spouse utilize the benefits.
Walmart (partnered with Kindbody) offers fertility and family-building care of up to $20,000.
Bain & Company (Fertifa) , Bank of America (Progyny) , The Boston Consulting Group (Progyny), Tesla (Kindbody), and Chanel all offer unlimited access to IVF treatments. KKR (IVI RMA), Pyramid Hotel Group, and Spotify (Carrot Fertility) offer unlimited benefits for fertility treatments
Companies like Zillow (Progyny) and Chobani are starting to offer paid leave for non delivering parents following adoptions.
Meta (Progyny), Pinterest, Conair, and the University of Maryland (WINFertility) all offer $100,000 of coverage in fertility treatments.
Salesforce (Carrot Fertility), Google (Carrot Fertility), Linkedin (Progyny), News Corporation, Disney (WINFertility, eligible full time and part time), Morgan Stanley (Ovation Fertility), and Unilever offer up to $75,000 in fertility benefits.
This level of commitment shows that these companies value employee well-being and are dedicated to creating inclusive workplaces.
If you’re curious about your company’s benefits, start by checking your employee handbook or contacting your HR department. They can provide detailed information on what’s covered and how to access these benefits.
Some people look for jobs, including part time jobs, for their IVF or third party reproduction benefits. Companies that offer fertility benefits to part time employees include Starbucks, Amazon, Walmart, Disney, and Tractor Supply Company.
Conclusion
More and more companies are supporting employees by offering employee benefits that include coverage for surrogacy, IVF or adoption.
If you’re considering surrogacy or IVF, a job that has these benefits will be an attractive feature. If you’re an employer, following these industry leaders by working with one of their fertility benefit partner companies could show your commitment to your employees’ well-being.
Need help with surrogacy, adoption, or egg donation? At Tsong Law Group, our team of experienced lawyers is here to guide you. We’re licensed in California, Washington, New York, Arizona, Illinois, and Oklahoma, and we’re committed to making the legal process as clear and supportive as possible. Reach out to us today to see how we can assist you through every step of your journey.