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Military to reimburse service members freezing eggs, sperm

Military to reimburse service members freezing eggs, sperm

Summary

The Pentagon is starting a trial program to pay some military members up to $500 a year to freeze their eggs or sperm. This program is required by the National Defense Authorization Act of 2025 and aims to help service members preserve their fertility.

Key Facts

  • The Pentagon announced a new pilot program for fertility preservation.
  • Eligible service members can get reimbursed up to $500 per year.
  • The program covers sperm freezing (cryopreservation) and egg freezing.
  • This initiative comes from a law passed for the 2025 defense budget.
  • The program is announced through the Federal Register.
  • The goal is to support military personnel who want to store eggs or sperm for future use.
  • The program is currently in the testing phase (pilot).
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