Publications by authors named "Victoria Turcotte"
Navigating health insurance selection for in vitro fertilization (IVF) benefits: A study protocol.
Contemp Clin Trials
August 2025
Introduction: A large public university added health insurance coverage of 50 % co-insurance for up to two cycles of in vitro fertilization (IVF) to eligible faculty and staff.
Methods: We describe the design and conduct of a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of a health insurance educational intervention on health insurance literacy and IVF benefit utilization. The intervention materials included 1) Key insurance terms; 2) Examples of premiums and deductibles across the insurance plan options; 3) Examples of how premiums and deductibles affect out-of-pocket costs; and 4) A guide to find in-network providers/facilities.
Introduction: A large public university added health insurance coverage of 50% co-insurance for up to two cycles of in vitro fertilization (IVF) to eligible faculty and staff.
Methods: We describe the design and conduct of a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of a health insurance educational intervention on health insurance literacy and IVF benefit utilization. The intervention materials included 1) Key insurance terms; 2) Examples of premiums and deductibles across the insurance plan options; 3) Examples of how premiums and deductibles affect out-of-pocket costs; and 4) A guide to find in-network providers/facilities.