Top 50 Fertility- and Adoption-Friendly Companies in the U.S.: The List

Stanford University
U.S. Headquarters: Stanford, CA Industry: Education U.S. Employees: 14,000
Fertility Benefits: Coverage is limited to diagnostic, prescription fertility drugs and IUIs, most of which is covered at 50%
Adoption Benefits: $10,000 per adoption (up to 2 adoptions per family)
Leave: 6 weeks paid under California family leave for birth mothers and primary adoptive caregivers; all parents can take up to 12 weeks unpaid under FMLA.
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Subaru of America Inc.
U.S. Headquarters: Cherry Hill, NJ Industry: Automotive U.S. Employees: 800
Fertility Benefits: 4 IVF cycles max. and unlimited prescription fertility drugs for N.J. employees
Adoption Benefits: $12,150 per adoption, no lifetime cap
Leave: (NJ employees only): up to 14 weeks (full and two-thirds pay) leave for birth mothers; 8 weeks full and partial pay for adoptive parents; 6 weeks partial pay for birth fathers.
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Wendy’s International Inc.
U.S. Headquarters: Dublin, OH Industry: Quick Service Restaurant U.S. Employees: 45,000
Fertility Benefits: Limited to diagnosis and prescription fertility drugs
Adoption Benefits: $12,150 per adoption, ($24,300 for special-needs child), no lifetime cap
Leave: 6 weeks paid leave for birth mothers and adoptive parents, additional 6 weeks unpaid under FMLA for birth moms; 12 weeks unpaid leave for birth fathers.
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The Vanguard Group Inc.
U.S. Headquarters: Valley Forge, PA Industry: Financial Services U.S. Employees: 12,400
Fertiltiy Benefits: $15,000 lifetime cap, plus $10,000 max. for prescription fertility drugs
Adoption Benefits: $11,650 per adoption, no cap
Leave: New birth mother can take up to 26 weeks at full, partial, or no pay (depending on length of service) comprising short-term disability, FMLA and personal leave; adoptive parents and birth fathers can take unpaid FMLA and request up to 14 additional weeks unpaid personal leave.
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Verizon Communications Inc.
U.S. Headquarters: New York, NY Industry: Telecommunications U.S. Employees: 234,971
Fertility Benefits: $15,000 lifetime cap for treatment, plus unlimited prescription fertility drugs
Adoption Benefits: $10,000 per child, no lifetime cap
Leave: 6-8 weeks paid leave for birth mothers under short-term disability; up to 12 months unpaid family leave for all new parents.
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