A comprehensive range of fertility treatments • Advice • Semen analysis & sperm antibody testing Melbourne IVF specialised laboratory East Melbourne & Box Hill T 9473 4444 • Ovulation induction • Intrauterine insemination (IUI) • In vitro fertilisation (IVF) • Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) • Testicular biopsy and surgical sperm collection Advanced Treatments • Donor egg, sperm and embryo program • Laser assisted embryo manipulation techniques for biopsy • Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis and genetic counselling • Early Pregnancy Care Program • Endocrine and Metabolic Clinic (The Women’s Hospital) • Fertility Preservation Fertility treatment costs (IVF & ICSI) 1 The treatment cycle fee (eligible for Medicare rebates) Treatment Cycle fee (patient payment) Patient estimated out-of-pocket expense (initial cycle) Patient estimated out-of-pocket expense (subsequent cycle) Stimulated IVF cycle $7,850 $2,750 $2,222 Stimulated IVF cycle with (ICSI) Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection $8,750 $3,205 $2,677 * The above estimated out-of-pocket costs are assuming the patient has reached the Medicare Safety Net threshold of $1,157.50. * Out of pocket costs are based on patients who have private health insurance. 2 Medication costs Commonly prescribed during IVF treatment – not covered by Medicare – allow up to $450 3 Day surgery fees For privately insured patients the fee is $250. For non privately insured patients allow up to $805 for the hospital bed fee, $380 for embryo transfer and $250 for the anaesthetist. Fees correct as at 1st July 2011. Payment Plans – Timeline of Treatment Costs PRE-TREATMENT IVF TREATMENT COMMENCES 2–6 weeks 1.Other costs Fertility Specialist Consultation Day 1 of menstrual cycle (or before) Some initial tests may be ordered at this point Patient calls Melbourne IVF to commence treatment Approx $200 paid directly to fertility specialist (Medicare Rebate $62.72) Allow up to $450 for some additional drugs IVF treatment: •FSH injections •Blood tests •Ultrasounds Egg collection Embryo Transfer Bed fee payable direct to day hospital Medicare Rebate Melbourne IVF produces invoice within 1 working day and lodges claim with Medicare on patients behalf •Embryo fertilisation + development (2-5 days) 3 to 5 working days Bed fee payable direct to day hospital Anaesthetist fee of aprox. $250.00 will be sent to patient 3.Full upfront fee $7,850 REBATE 2.Part Payment fee $3,925 Payment due Payment due 2.Payment Plans (IVF Treatment) 1.No upfront fee $0 1.No upfront fee Treatment fee in full$7,850 1.No upfront fee Approx $5,100 2.Part Payment fee $3,925 2.Part Payment fee Approx $5,100 3.Full upfront fee $0 3.Full upfront fee Approx $5,100 The above costs are based on an initial stimulated IVF cycle for patients who have already reached the Medicare safety net. Melbourne IVF’s “no upfront fees” payment option allows payment to occur up to 4 weeks after treatment has commenced to make IVF treatment more financially manageable for patients. This means that Medicare rebates can be claimed within 3 to 5 working days of payment being made, reducing the amount of time patients are out of pocket for treatment. Other fertility treatment costs Treatment Treatment Cycle fee (patient payment) Patient estimated out-of-pocket expense Thaw cycle (Frozen Embryo Transfer) $2,480 $910 Intrauterine insemination (IUI) $1,640 $997 Additional services costs Service (Non-Medicare rebatable fees) Fee Rebate $120 $35 Semen analysis (sperm antibodies) $85 $24 Sperm Cryopreservation (freezing) $250 Nil Sperm, egg & embryo storage (from 6 months) $150 Nil $2,995 Nil Semen analysis PGD (Pre-Implantation Genetic Diagnosis) Advanced Embryo Selection Patient Referrals It is necessary to have a current referral in order to be able to claim the Medicare rebate. This can be obtained from your GP (valid for 12 months) or specialist/gynaecologist (valid for 3 months).