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Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is freezing her eggs — joining a rising wave of young professionals delaying motherhood — but the $8,000–$9,000+ cost isn’t covered by insurance, forcing many to pay out-of-pocket or use creative workarounds. While some companies offer it as a perk, most don’t. A New York bill to make elective egg freezing insurance-covered has stalled in the Assembly despite Senate approval, with advocates arguing reproductive autonomy should be accessible — and insurers warning it could hike premiums. Meanwhile, DIY solutions like egg donation swaps and online medication groups exist, but experts caution about safety and efficacy.

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