The Pentagon is initiating a pilot program that will reimburse eligible service members for the costs associated with freezing their eggs or sperm. This program, detailed in a notice published in the Federal Register on August 14, 2026, is mandated by the National Defense Authorization Act of 2025. It will reimburse up to $500 annually for sperm cryopreservation services.
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Pentagon to reimburse service members for egg and sperm freezing
The Pentagon has announced a pilot program to reimburse service members for freezing eggs or sperm, as required by the National Defense Authorization Act of 2025. The program will cover up to $500 in annual costs for sperm cryopreservation services.
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