5 things I wish I knew before purchasing fertility benefits

Evaluating fertility benefits is more complicated than most HR teams expect. The vendor landscape is crowded, the clinical nuances are real, and the decisions you make early in the process shape what your employees can actually access.

This guide shares what the HR leader from Reed Smith learned after evaluating seven fertility benefits vendors, and what she wishes she'd known before starting.

Inside the guide, you'll learn:

• Why understanding your existing health plan's fertility coverage, and its limitations, is the right first step before talking to any vendor
• How the complexity of different family-building paths, from donor-assisted reproduction to gestational surrogacy, should shape what you look for in a program
• What global fertility benefits parity truly requires, and the questions to ask vendors about coverage in countries where your employees are located
• How to think through first-dollar coverage, taxation, and compliance before you commit to a benefit structure
• What to look for in provider network quality and care navigation, plus why programs that try to do everything often fall short on depth

Download the guide to go into your fertility benefits search with a clearer sense of what to look for and the right questions to ask.

Inclusive coverage for employees, easy benefits administration for you

Flexible

We’ll work with you to create the right fertility benefits plan for your business. Launch in just a few weeks or at any time of the year.

Simple

Carrot is flexible and works with your needs and budget. Simply designate funds and we’ll handle the administration. With Carrot Card, your employees can easily access funds and pay for fertility treatments and services.

Inclusive

Carrot goes beyond just fertility coverage. Employees can access services from planning, egg preservation, pregnancy, return-to-work support, parenting, surrogacy, and much more.

Learn more about the journeys Carrot supports

Egg, sperm, and embryo freezing](https://web.get-carrot.com/journey/fertility-preservation)

Assisted reproduction (IVF and IUI)](https://web.get-carrot.com/journey/ivf)

Gestational surrogacy](https://web.get-carrot.com/journey/gestational-surrogacy) .avif)

Adoption](https://web.get-carrot.com/journey/adoption)

Pregnancy and postpartum](https://web.get-carrot.com/journey/pregnancy)

Parenting and return to work](https://web.get-carrot.com/journey/parenting-return-to-work)

Menopause](https://web.get-carrot.com/journey/menopause)

Men's health](https://web.get-carrot.com/journey/mens-health)

Attract and retain top talent

Did you know that 65% of employees are willing to switch jobs for fertility benefits? With Carrot, you can deliver a world-class fertility benefit that provides inclusive, exceptional care with global coverage.

Our members have spoken: 95% plan to stay at their company longer because their employer offers the Carrot benefit.