Fertility fracas | New York City hit with lawsuit claiming its IVF benefit policy excludes gay workers

New York City has been sued by a former worker who says its health insurance plan provision for in vitro fertilization (IVF) costs excludes gay workers.

According to the lawsuit filed by a former assistant district attorney, the city’s plan only covers the costs of IVF for women and heterosexual couples.

Corey Brisken, the ex-worker in question, and his husband say the policy is discriminatory, and claim it meant he and his partner delayed having a family for years.

The filing states that IVF treatment costs are only covered for employees and their partners whilst they are infertile. Brisken and his legal team believe this narrow definition excludes gay employees.