History of SB139 – Delaware’s Fertility Care & Preservation Law

On June 30, 2018, history was made! Delaware became the 16th state to mandate fertility coverage when Governor John Carney signed SB139, Delaware’s Fertility Care & Preservation Bill into law.

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Read Dr. Ronald Feinberg’s Testimony Before Legislators

Dr. Feinberg shared his 30+ years of experience testifying about the ethics of expanding access to care for people who need medical services to build their families.

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Governor John Carney Signs Delaware’s Fertility Care & Preservation Bill Into Law

Governor John Carney signed Delaware’s Fertility Care & Preservation Bill (SB139) into law on June 30, 2018! It was an amazing journey supporting our patients. What started as an idea to help families struggling with the financial burden of overcoming infertility blossomed into a wonderful grassroots campaign.

Delaware’s Fertility Care & Preservation Law Advocates Gather After It Passes the House

The Delaware House of Representatives voted 39-2 in favor of passing SB139! Rep. Valerie Longhurst and Sen. Bryan Townsend joined community members to celebrate the historic win on June 7, 2018. The next step? SB139 went to Governor Carney’s desk to be signed into law.

Miranda Mal Testifies Before the House Committee

Miranda Mal, RESOLVE Support Group Host and Delaware Team Captain for Advocacy Day, joined her husband, Joshua, to share their personal journey. She expressed her hope for the thousands of individuals and families who will be diagnosed with infertility in the future in front of the House Committee.

Delaware’s Fertility Care & Preservation Law Advocates After the House Committee Hearing

House Majority Leader Rep. Valerie Maglio Longhurst joined guests that testified at the House Committee Hearing. Unanimous support meant the bill moved to a floor vote before the entire House of Representatives on Thursday, June 7, 2018.

Dr. Feinberg Testifies Before the House Committee

On March 14 and June 6, 2018, Dr. Ronald Feinberg testified at Committee hearings before the Delaware Senate and House of Representatives. He contributed his medical expertise addressing how fertility care and IVF can safely help Delaware citizens build their families.

RADfertility Team Members Testify at Senate Committee Hearing

Dr. Feinberg and members of Team RADfertility joined patients and community members at Legislative Hall. Delaware’s Fertility Care & Preservation Law was considered in the Senate Health, Children & Social Services Committee on March 14, 2018.

Delaware’s Fertility Care & Preservation Law Journey

Governor John Carney Signs Delaware’s Fertility Care & Preservation Bill Into Law

Governor John Carney signed Delaware’s Fertility Care & Preservation Bill (SB139) into law on June 30, 2018! It was an amazing journey supporting our patients. What started as an idea to help families struggling with the financial burden of overcoming infertility blossomed into a wonderful grassroots campaign.

Delaware’s Fertility Care & Preservation Law Advocates Gather After It Passes The House

The Delaware House of Representatives voted 39-2 in favor of passing SB139! Rep. Valerie Longhurst and Sen. Bryan Townsend joined community members to celebrate the historic win on June 7, 2018. The next step? SB139 went to Governor Carney’s desk to be signed into law.

Miranda Mal Testifies Before The House Committee

Miranda Mal, RESOLVE Support Group Host and Delaware Team Captain for Advocacy Day, joined her husband, Joshua, to share their personal journey. She expressed her hope for the thousands of individuals and families who will be diagnosed with infertility in the future in front of the House Committee.

SB139 Advocates After House Committee Hearing

Delaware’s Fertility Care & Preservation Law Advocates After The House Committee Hearing

House Majority Leader Rep. Valerie Maglio Longhurst joined guests that testified at the House Committee Hearing. Unanimous support meant the bill moved to a floor vote before the entire House of Representatives on Thursday, June 7, 2018.

RADfertility Ronald Feinberg Testifies for SB139

Dr. Feinberg Testifies Before The House Committee Hearing

On March 14 and June 6, 2018, Dr. Ronald Feinberg testified at Committee hearings before the Delaware Senate and House of Representatives. He contributed his medical expertise addressing how fertility care and IVF can safely help Delaware citizens build their families.

RAD Team Members Testify At Senate Committee Hearing

Dr. Feinberg and members of Team RAD joined patients and community members at Legislative Hall. Delaware’s Fertility Care & Preservation Law was considered in the Senate Health, Children & Social Services Committee on March 14, 2018.

Delaware’s Fertility Care & Preservation Law in the News

Delaware Strives to Be The First in Fertility Care – Delaware Today – April 18, 2019
Dr. Feinberg addresses Delaware’s efforts to move forward in fertility care and preservation coverage.

Senate Bill Would Cover IVF, All Fertility Treatments For Delawareans – Delaware Online – March 25, 2018
A bill in the legislature would require insurers to cover fertility treatments, including IVF, for families.

Delaware Measure Calls for Mandating Insurers Cover Infertility Treatment – WHYY – March 2, 2018
Delaware couples struggling to conceive may get some help if a measure proposed in the state Senate becomes law.

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"I feel so lucky to have found RADfertility. I tried two other clinics before I expanded my search and found RADfertility. I drive an hour each way to go to them but I don’t regret a thing. They are so caring and so professional. Every time I message them they respond quickly. Every time I see them they have a friendly smile and warm welcome. They explain everything so well and I never feel lost in the process as I did elsewhere. They also took the time to figure out what was wrong. Other clinics threw up their hands, said 'I don’t know' and pushed me to try IVF."

TJ P.

★★★★★

"Dr. Feinberg and the entire staff at RADfertility are absolutely amazing. The receptionists, coordinators, nurses, and lab staff are compassionate, caring, and straight forward. I’ve had a 12-year infertility journey and I’ve tried other clinics but RADfertility was the only one I felt at ease with. They answered any questions that I had and were there any time I needed them. My coordinator, Amy, was the absolute best and always had my back. Dr. Feinberg’s dedication to his patients is incredible. You are not just a number there, you are a person with individualized needs and care."

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Anupama P.

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Samantha G.

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Annette D.

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Amy W.

★★★★★

"The day I met Dr. Neithardt I knew she was the perfect doctor for me. Dr. Neithardt was so compassionate every step of the way. She held my hand, she hugged away tears, and continued to give me hope. There are not enough 'thank you's' in the world for Dr. Neithardt and the whole RADfertility team who will forever have a special place in my heart."

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Shannon M.

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"RADfertility's staff has heart and provided me with exceptional health care. I knew I was in good hands and felt like we were in this together. The doctors and nursing staff always answered all of my questions and provided thorough information about all of my options. I am so fortunate and appreciative of the care that I received at RADfertility. They go above and beyond."

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Megan L.

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"I cannot begin to explain how wonderful RADfertility is. We were frustrated with trying to start a family and it not working for us. The entire team of doctors and nurses made us feel comfortable and hopeful that we would be parents. We experienced so many ups and downs but we never felt like we were on our IVF journey alone, we had our RADfertility team every step of the way. If you're looking for a supportive team on the IVF journey, look no further. RADfertility is the absolute best."

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Anonymous on FertilityIQ

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"Dr. Schillings always kept us informed and never gave up on us. She always explained our options and risks with each procedure. She called us personally when there were any issues or sensitive subjects to cover. Dr. Schillings was the first doctor that had answers for us and wanted to help us have our miracle baby!"

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