How to begin to address infertility issues? (Male partner who has CF)

Hi all, My husband has CF. We have been married 3 years and have always hoped that we will be able to have a family, whether biologically or through adoption. We have decided recently that we might be ready to start exploring our biological options. I have done enough research to know that we will likely have to do IVF, and that the first step is to do genetic counseling (I have no idea if I am a carrier). However, we recently moved from Massachusetts to North Carolina... and I am honestly at a loss as to how to begin this process. I don't have any healthcare providers set up yet (we moved one month ago). Another complication is that it appears that our insurance does not cover genetic counseling or IVF (or any infertility treatments at all - we have BCBS). This is kind of shocking to me, having left a state where IVF was mandated to be covered by insurance companies. I guess I am feeling overwhelmed and a little scared of what might (or might not) be ahead for us. Wondering if anybody has advice or information to share. Anyone in North Carolina had success arguing for medical necessity for insurance coverage? Or recommendations of providers in the Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill area? Thanks, A
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