Madison Chapman
@madisonchapman.bsky.social
Cancer survivor, avid hiker, ceramic artist, federal worker and writer in Washington D.C.
Thanks to the unstoppable @maxkozlov.bsky.social for sharing my story in TIME. Health equity-including for IVF- is non-negotiable.
"At the time, nearly 7 years ago, my health insurance wouldn’t cover the procedure, despite about 2% of babies in the U.S. being conceived by IVF.
I expected a plan I could get behind: IVF access for all through insurance mandates and Medicaid coverage. My hope was quickly quashed."
I expected a plan I could get behind: IVF access for all through insurance mandates and Medicaid coverage. My hope was quickly quashed."
October 31, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Thanks to the unstoppable @maxkozlov.bsky.social for sharing my story in TIME. Health equity-including for IVF- is non-negotiable.
Reposted by Madison Chapman
"At the time, nearly 7 years ago, my health insurance wouldn’t cover the procedure, despite about 2% of babies in the U.S. being conceived by IVF.
I expected a plan I could get behind: IVF access for all through insurance mandates and Medicaid coverage. My hope was quickly quashed."
I expected a plan I could get behind: IVF access for all through insurance mandates and Medicaid coverage. My hope was quickly quashed."
October 30, 2025 at 4:37 PM
"At the time, nearly 7 years ago, my health insurance wouldn’t cover the procedure, despite about 2% of babies in the U.S. being conceived by IVF.
I expected a plan I could get behind: IVF access for all through insurance mandates and Medicaid coverage. My hope was quickly quashed."
I expected a plan I could get behind: IVF access for all through insurance mandates and Medicaid coverage. My hope was quickly quashed."
Reposted by Madison Chapman
Madison is a close friend and has a touching personal story about IVF:
"Just before my 25th birthday, I hooked my feet into stirrups on an icy exam table, ready for a doctor to retrieve my eggs. I’d been diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma and learned chemotherapy might make me infertile.
"Just before my 25th birthday, I hooked my feet into stirrups on an icy exam table, ready for a doctor to retrieve my eggs. I’d been diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma and learned chemotherapy might make me infertile.
Everyone should be able to build a family-affordably- if and how they choose. In a time of Medicaid restrictions and rising premiums, healthcare equity is critical. I discuss that in my new op-ed for TIME Magazine, out today.
time.com/7329085/trum...
#IVF #fertility #eggfreezing
time.com/7329085/trum...
#IVF #fertility #eggfreezing
Trump’s IVF Plan Won’t Deliver
The President’s proposal stops short of ensuring access to fertility care for millions, writes Madison Champan.
time.com
October 30, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Madison is a close friend and has a touching personal story about IVF:
"Just before my 25th birthday, I hooked my feet into stirrups on an icy exam table, ready for a doctor to retrieve my eggs. I’d been diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma and learned chemotherapy might make me infertile.
"Just before my 25th birthday, I hooked my feet into stirrups on an icy exam table, ready for a doctor to retrieve my eggs. I’d been diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma and learned chemotherapy might make me infertile.
Everyone should be able to build a family-affordably- if and how they choose. In a time of Medicaid restrictions and rising premiums, healthcare equity is critical. I discuss that in my new op-ed for TIME Magazine, out today.
time.com/7329085/trum...
#IVF #fertility #eggfreezing
time.com/7329085/trum...
#IVF #fertility #eggfreezing
Trump’s IVF Plan Won’t Deliver
The President’s proposal stops short of ensuring access to fertility care for millions, writes Madison Champan.
time.com
October 30, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Everyone should be able to build a family-affordably- if and how they choose. In a time of Medicaid restrictions and rising premiums, healthcare equity is critical. I discuss that in my new op-ed for TIME Magazine, out today.
time.com/7329085/trum...
#IVF #fertility #eggfreezing
time.com/7329085/trum...
#IVF #fertility #eggfreezing
Awesome to be published in @outsidemag.bsky.social! Curious how to land a much sought-after and competitive, hard-to-nab hiking or backpacking permit for 2026? Read on! www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adve...
#hiking #backpacking #outdoor #permits #nationalparks
#hiking #backpacking #outdoor #permits #nationalparks
These 10 Iconic Adventures Require Permits. Here’s How to Get One.
From Half Dome to The Wave, some of the most renowned outdoor destinations require reservations. Still want to go? Get out your calendar and mark these dates.
www.outsideonline.com
October 2, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Awesome to be published in @outsidemag.bsky.social! Curious how to land a much sought-after and competitive, hard-to-nab hiking or backpacking permit for 2026? Read on! www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adve...
#hiking #backpacking #outdoor #permits #nationalparks
#hiking #backpacking #outdoor #permits #nationalparks
New here and sharing my op-ed in @washingtonpost.com today on Medicaid under the “big, beautiful bill” and my story as a young cancer patient and student on Medicaid.
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
@americancancersoc.bsky.social @elephantsandteamag.bsky.social @lymphomaaction.bsky.social
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@americancancersoc.bsky.social @elephantsandteamag.bsky.social @lymphomaaction.bsky.social
Opinion | I assumed I’d never need Medicaid. I was wrong.
As a student with cancer, I needed help. Cuts to the program will make life harder for others like me.
www.washingtonpost.com
July 2, 2025 at 1:03 PM
New here and sharing my op-ed in @washingtonpost.com today on Medicaid under the “big, beautiful bill” and my story as a young cancer patient and student on Medicaid.
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
@americancancersoc.bsky.social @elephantsandteamag.bsky.social @lymphomaaction.bsky.social
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
@americancancersoc.bsky.social @elephantsandteamag.bsky.social @lymphomaaction.bsky.social