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Trump Administration proposes rule to expand access to fertility benefits with new legal pathway for employers to offer benefits directly to employees

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The Trump Administration is proposing a new rule that would allow employers to offer fertility benefits—such as egg freezing, embryo storage, and adoption assistance—directly to employees as a workplace benefit. This is a benefits/employment policy initiative rather than an immigration-specific rule, though it may affect how employers structure benefits for visa-sponsored workers. The proposal is part of broader workforce and family benefits expansion efforts.
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