https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 02 May 2026 04:53:42 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/adoption-benefits-v-infertility-benefits#post-1334702 Fri, 10 Jan 2014 08:53:05 +0000 Mrs. Polish 1334702@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wish I had adoption benefits. We didn't have access to either infertility or adoption benefits. I'm sorry you're finding yourself in a difficult situation, but if you set your mind to it you can work something out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/adoption-benefits-v-infertility-benefits#post-1334683 Fri, 10 Jan 2014 08:47:30 +0000 Mrs.Pinecone316 1334683@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@HolisticMama: Wow, that would really sting getting the benefits taken away right after finding out something like that. Mine never offered any toward IVF (which I need) and nothing for adoption either so I am on my own in the kiddo department. Pretty crappy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/adoption-benefits-v-infertility-benefits#post-1326866 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 20:56:25 +0000 MrsTal 1326866@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@HolisticMama: that really sucks! I'm so sorry. I don't know why there can't be an option to add that coverage for a nominal fee because I would definitely pay a little more to have some help with the infertility treatments.</p> <p>@bluestriped bee: I'm in one of the states that "requires" it but the law is so vague that many insurance companies don't cover it. Sucks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/adoption-benefits-v-infertility-benefits#post-1326841 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 20:47:05 +0000 BSB 1326841@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yeah, it sucks. My work just upped the benefits for adoption. Something like $5K. We still want to adopt but we want to try IVF first. Actually I'm hoping IVF will work and we won't have to pay for IVF and adoption. Makes my pocket book hurt thinking about it. </p> <p>It sucks that only 5 (or 7?) states require IF benefits. Unfortunately, I don't live in a state that does. I'm not going to bust on my medical insurance because I think it's pretty good but it doesn't cover IUI or IVF. I got tests covered to diagnose IF. </p> <p>Definitely needs more Infertility awareness out there! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/adoption-benefits-v-infertility-benefits#post-1326754 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 19:58:40 +0000 brownie 1326754@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@HolisticMama: If the company offers the 10K for adoption, you may want to ask about using it for infertility treatment. That is my plan if we ever end up in that situation (right now our employer pays for nothing and more nothing). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/adoption-benefits-v-infertility-benefits#post-1326751 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 19:56:46 +0000 MrsMccarthy 1326751@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That's just terrible! I'm so sorry honey. I hope you find a way to afford to get the treatment you want. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/adoption-benefits-v-infertility-benefits#post-1326712 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 19:36:13 +0000 Cole 1326712@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@HolisticMama: That really stinks, I am so sorry to hear that. It is horrifying how expensive infertility treatments are and not having that extra help really makes it worse. I am glad you were able to take a mental health day and that you are looking into speaking with a therapist. I hope that you are able to find a solution that works for your family. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/adoption-benefits-v-infertility-benefits#post-1326497 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 17:56:53 +0000 HolisticMama 1326497@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>AWFUL timing. I took the next day off and just really nourished myself. I got a massage, a chiropractic adjustment, acupuncture, took a nap and a bubble bath. </p> <p>They even took away coverage for things like clomid. It was probably just so expensive for them. And I bet barely anyone uses their adoption benefits. </p> <p>I was also surprised that they took away our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)- so I couldn't even talk to a counselor about my feelings. LOL. Double whammy. </p> <p>However, I'm a student and get a similar assistance program there. So I am going to see a therapist on Thursday to see if I could work through some of my worry. </p> <p>Thanks, @LovelyPlum: @LovelyPlum: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/adoption-benefits-v-infertility-benefits#post-1326478 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 17:50:50 +0000 LovelyPlum 1326478@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@HolisticMama: I am so sorry :( That stinks, and what horrible timing, too. Hugs, lady :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/adoption-benefits-v-infertility-benefits#post-1326477 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 17:49:27 +0000 spaniellove 1326477@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Huge hugs to you. Why on earth do they have to take away benefits like that?! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/adoption-benefits-v-infertility-benefits#post-1326465 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 17:45:23 +0000 HolisticMama 1326465@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was just poking around my benefits at work and just wanted to be bummed somewhere that people could relate. :(</p> <p>My company took away infertility benefits for 2014. I found out 48 hours after our reproductive endocrinologist informed us that we probably only have a 1% chance of conceiving. </p> <p>Yet my company is still offering $10,000 in adoption benefits. I think that adoption is really wonderful. I do. And maybe someday I will adopt, even we are able to conceive a child of our own. But I'm just feeling bummed that my company and insurance companies are really more interested in the dollar than the individual holding the insurance card. </p> <p>I want that $10K for an opportunity to conceive my own biological child. :( </p> <p>I will now be wrapping up my cake to go from this pity party.<br /> Thanks for letting me vent my disappointment. </p> [attach=4604/14/mz1z7o.184x274.download.jpg]