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Major Health Insurer Settles LGBTQ+ Fertility Coverage Lawsuit

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On ‘Psychology Behind the Headlines,’ hosts Patricia Wu, Jessica Reyes, and guest therapist Ryan Heapy discuss about a major health insurance company, Aetna, that has agreed to expand fertility coverage for LGBTQ+ members.

Victory for Equality

Understand the core issues of the lawsuit and how the settlement marks a win for LGBTQ+ rights in healthcare access.

The Cost of Family Building

Learn about the financial burden of fertility treatments like artificial insemination and IVF, and how lack of insurance coverage can create additional hardship.

Positive Change for Inclusive Benefits

Ryan emphasizes the trend of companies adopting more inclusive health insurance policies, potentially attracting better talent and setting a new standard for employee benefits.

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