Military Egg and Sperm Freezing: DoD Reimbursement Program
Military life runs on orders, and those orders rarely line up with a family-building timeline. For active-duty service members, egg and sperm freezing can offer greater flexibility when planning for future parenthood.
As of September 14, 2026, eligible active-duty service members have a new way to help cover fertility preservation costs. The Defense Health Agency’s Cryopreservation Demonstration Program reimburses many of the costs of freezing eggs or sperm before a qualifying deployment or separation.
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