Carrot creates more plan flexibility with fertility benefit options

Published January 29, 2026 12:30 PM EST Updated January 29, 2026 3:14 PM EST 4 Min Read

Courtesy of CarrotCycle-based plan design

Key insight: Discover how cycle-based fertility plans shift employer benefit design from dollar caps to treatment rounds.
Expert quote: Carrot CEO Tammy Sun says customizable, transparent plans let more employers offer fertility benefits.
Supporting data: 65% of employees would change jobs for access to fertility benefits.
Source: Bullets generated by AI with editorial review

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