Refund Programs for IVF & Donor Egg IVF
There aren't many medical treatments that have such a clearly identifiable measure of outcome as in-vitro-fertilization: the result is that either a baby is born or is not. This clear cut "success or failure" quality can be intimidating for some couples, especially when they are trying to fit the cost of fertility treatments into their overall budget. Couples may worry that if they don't get pregnant right away, they may not be able to afford additional treatments. This pressure can even increase stress, which can negatively affect a woman's ability to conceive!
Many fertility clinics are now offering their patients outcome-based fee schedules. They offer pricing options with a significant, up to 100%, refund of the fee for the IVF cycle (medications not typically included) if the patient does not deliver a baby.
Specific offers and plans vary. Some centers that offer a "money back guarantee" plan allow only 3 attempts using fresh embryos. Other programs give the couple up to 4 cycles with fresh embryos, and frozen embryo and donor egg transfer cycles may also be included.
These outcome-based schedules are designed to increase a couple's opportunity to get the result they want--a baby--while managing the cost of IVF treatment.
This also allows patients to feel more comfortable with their finances, reducing stress and and helping them afford to pursue other options to build a family if IVF treatment isn't successful.
Talk to your fertility specialist about the payment options offered, and to learn more about how IVF can help you on the path to parenthood.
Posted by emily on 6/25/2010 12:00:17 PM
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