City to expand family planning benefits package as it seeks to attract, retain diverse workforce.

New York City is expanding its family planning benefits package for current and former employees in an effort to compete with private employers. The new benefits will cover up to $10,000 for adoption, surrogacy, and egg and sperm donation, making New York the first large city to offer such benefits. The city hopes that these expanded benefits will help attract and retain a diverse workforce, including LGBTQ+ employees who have been advocating for more inclusive fertility options. The funding for these benefits will come from existing resources and is estimated to cost the city $500,000 annually. [Extracted from the article]

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