Family-building is not a one-size-fits-all experience, and inclusive fertility benefits are an increasingly important way employers can support employees across a wide range of paths to parenthood. Employer surveys consistently show that fertility and family-building benefits are increasingly added in response to employee feedback, with benefits consultants reporting that demand from employees is one of the primary drivers of expanded coverage.
The following email templates can be used to start a conversation with HR about expanding inclusive fertility and family-building benefits for employees. One is written from the perspective of an LGBTQ+ employee, and the other from an ally standpoint. Both are designed to help clearly and respectfully communicate why inclusive coverage matters and how it supports employees across a range of paths to parenthood.
Subject: Request for More Inclusive Family-Building Benefits
Dear HR Team,
I’m writing to share feedback about our current benefits offerings and to encourage the company to consider expanding inclusive fertility and family-building benefits for employees.
As an LGBTQ+ employee, family building often comes with additional financial, medical, and logistical barriers. Many LGBTQ+ individuals and couples rely on services such as IVF, IUI, donor sperm or eggs, reciprocal IVF, fertility preservation, surrogacy, or adoption support in order to become parents. Unfortunately, many traditional health plans were not designed with LGBTQ+ pathways to parenthood in mind, leaving significant gaps in coverage and support.
Inclusive family-building benefits are increasingly becoming an important part of comprehensive healthcare and DEI strategies at leading employers. These benefits not only support employees during deeply personal life moments, but also help companies attract and retain talent, improve employee wellbeing, and foster a more inclusive workplace culture.
I believe expanding fertility and family-building support would have a meaningful impact on employees across the organization, including LGBTQ+ employees, single parents by choice, and individuals facing infertility or other reproductive health challenges.
I would welcome the opportunity to share additional resources or feedback if helpful, and I appreciate your consideration of this important area of employee support.
Thank you for your time and for the work you do to support employees.
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Subject: Request for More Inclusive Family-Building Benefits
Dear HR Team,
I’m writing to encourage the company to consider expanding inclusive fertility and family-building benefits for employees.
As workplaces continue to prioritize inclusion and employee wellbeing, family-building benefits have become an increasingly important part of creating equitable support systems for employees at all stages of life. This is especially important for LGBTQ+ employees, who often face additional financial, medical, and logistical barriers when pursuing parenthood.
Many LGBTQ+ individuals and couples rely on services such as IVF, IUI, donor sperm or eggs, reciprocal IVF, surrogacy, fertility preservation, or adoption support to grow their families. Unfortunately, many traditional health plans still do not fully support these pathways, creating gaps in access and affordability.
Offering inclusive fertility and family-building benefits would demonstrate a meaningful commitment to supporting diverse employees and families. These benefits can also positively impact recruitment, retention, employee satisfaction, and overall workplace culture.
I know this topic would resonate with many employees across the organization, including LGBTQ+ employees, people navigating infertility, single parents by choice, and others exploring nontraditional paths to parenthood.
I appreciate your consideration and would be happy to help share additional information or resources if helpful.
Thank you for your time and for the work you do to support employees.
