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AOC says she's been saving up to freeze her eggs. Here's how much the procedure can cost
AOC is highlighting the cost of freezing her eggs. Here's what to know about health insurance coverage, state laws and taxes associated with the process.
TL;DR
- Elective egg freezing is becoming more common as women delay motherhood for education and careers.
- A single egg freezing cycle in the U.S. costs approximately $10,000 to $20,000, with total costs potentially reaching $47,000 for multiple cycles.
- Insurance coverage for elective egg freezing is not widespread; the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid do not mandate it.
- Workplace benefits for egg freezing are increasing, with 22% of large employers offering coverage in 2025, up from 5% in 2015.
- Employer-paid benefits for egg freezing may be taxed as earned income.
- Fertility preservation is mandated in some states before medical treatments that can affect fertility, but this coverage is not universal.
- Ongoing storage and implantation costs add to the overall expense of egg freezing.