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US Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Shares Public Journey of Freezing Her Eggs

She said the procedure can cost $10,000 to $20,000 a cycle, with most women paying out of pocket, according to Dr. Stephanie Kuku.

  • Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York's 14th congressional district disclosed on social media that she completed egg retrieval as part of elective egg freezing, saying the decision required time to consider and save for financially.
  • Elective egg freezing has increased as women delay motherhood to pursue career advancement; a single cycle in the United States typically costs between $10,000 and $20,000, according to Dr. Stephanie Kuku, former gynecologist and World Health Organization adviser.
  • Ongoing storage fees can reach $5,500 for five years in New York City alone, while Affordable Care Act plans and Medicaid do not mandate coverage for the procedure, leaving most women to bear full costs.
  • Growth in employer-sponsored benefits has accelerated, with 40% of large employers providing coverage last year, though employer-provided benefits often count as earned income, potentially generating substantial additional tax liability.
  • Natalie Lampert, author of "The Big Freeze," notes the option remains disproportionately available to those with financial resources; in contrast, France covers elective egg freezing through its public health insurance system.
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NEW YORK. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, one of the Democrats' hottest presidential names for 2028, is freezing her eggs in front of millions of followers - and has made the American right wince. Republican Mehek Cooke, 43, had enough. - Their mockery made me unable to remain silent any longer.

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