New Help for People Who Want Babies

May 11, 2026, 17:15
USPolitics

Introduction

The US government has a new plan. Now, companies can give workers special insurance for fertility.

Main Body

Companies can offer this insurance like they offer dental insurance. It helps people pay for IVF. The insurance pays up to $120,000. Some medicines will also cost less money. Government leaders are worried. They say fewer people are having babies now. Men have problems with fertility. The number of births is too low. President Trump and other leaders want to help. They think this plan makes it cheaper to have babies. They want more children to be born in the US.

Conclusion

The government will wait 60 days for people to give their opinions.

Learning

💡 The 'Can' Shortcut

In this text, we see a very useful word for A2 learners: Can.

We use can to talk about things that are possible or allowed. It never changes, no matter who is doing the action.

Examples from the text:

  • Companies can give... →\rightarrow It is possible for them to do this.
  • Companies can offer... →\rightarrow They have the permission to do this.

🛠️ Building Simple Sentences

To speak like an A2 student, follow this simple map: Person/Group →\rightarrow Can →\rightarrow Action

  • The government →\rightarrow can →\rightarrow help.
  • Workers →\rightarrow can →\rightarrow get insurance.

Quick Tip: Notice that we do not add "s" or "ing" to the action word after can.

  • ✅ Companies can offer
  • ❌ Companies can offers

Vocabulary Learning

government (n.)
The group that runs a country.
Example:The government will decide the new plan.
plan (n.)
A set of ideas to do something.
Example:A plan was made to help people have babies.
company (n.)
A business that sells goods or services.
Example:The company offers special insurance for fertility.
workers (n.)
People who do a job.
Example:Workers can receive insurance from their company.
insurance (n.)
Money paid to protect against loss.
Example:Insurance helps pay for IVF treatment.
fertility (n.)
The ability to have children.
Example:Fertility problems can make it hard to have babies.
dental (adj.)
Related to teeth.
Example:Dental insurance covers tooth care.
help (v.)
To make it easier for someone.
Example:The insurance helps people pay for treatment.
medicine (n.)
A drug that helps people feel better.
Example:Some medicines will also cost less money.
cost (v.)
How much money something requires.
Example:The medicine will cost less than usual.
money (n.)
Paper or coins used to buy things.
Example:The insurance pays up to $120,000 in money.
worried (adj.)
Feeling concerned or anxious.
Example:Government leaders are worried about low birth rates.
babies (n.)
Very small children.
Example:The plan is for people who want babies.
men (n.)
Adult male humans.
Example:Men have problems with fertility.
children (n.)
Young people, both boys and girls.
Example:They want more children to be born in the US.