The Cost involved with IVF

[jasminstar]

Hi Dusty,

Thanks for that. i have friends going through the same thing and they are also unaware that there is only a reduction in cover. I will pass on the info. When i looked up the new budget rules I found no real clear information and read into it that nothing was to be covered anymore.

Thanks again,

[dusty]

No worries hun, it has been very confusing and quite stressful for us LTers to work out. Luckily we can combine minds and knowledge and sort out the facts and implications

[NuttyJodie]

I was just wondering if anyone has an update for this thread since all the new medicare costs have come into play.

We have been trying too work out if IVF-ICSI will be affordable for us. We are going through QFG.

[jasminstar]

Hi NuttyJodie,

Sorry but aside from the link from Dusty below I am not sure where to find info on this. Your clinic should be able to supply the estimates for you if you ask. I know my place had everything worked out in advance. We still ended up out of pocket quite a bit but at least we were kinda prepared. Good luck - I hope it all works out for you

[Trying To]

I was just wondering if anyone has an update for this thread since all the new medicare costs have come into play.

We have been trying too work out if IVF-ICSI will be affordable for us. We are going through QFG.

i would like to know the same thing. We are going through QFG in Townsville.

[sunshine 11]

Your clinic should be able to provide all the information. It should show what your cost will be before the safety net and after. The only difference between last year and this is:
1. Your 1st stim cycle in a calendar year is more expensive than any subsequent stim cycle in a calendar year regardless of if you have reached the safety net (although it is cheaper if you have reached the safety net than if you have not).
2. There is a cap to the rebate available - you still get up to 80% gap back if you have reached the safety net, however this is up to a set cap. This means if your clinic isn't ripping you off, you shouldn't be any worse off than prior to Jan 1.

Hope this helps - this is my understanding, haven't yet got my refund for my 1st cycle this year though!

[Miss K]

For the girls wanting to know QFG prices see below I just went through them

Prices for QFG are as follows :

Once off Administration fee $185 (this must be paid and its a lifetime admin fee)

Standard IVF is $6300
IVF/ICSI $6710

Embryo Storage after 6 months (first 6 free) $150

Progesterone and Crinone plus FSH and Ovidrel are included in your IVF / IVF ICSI cycle

Dr's fees are approx $770 (though if in private health included in GAP fee at Day Theatre)

Day Theatres Fees:

Uninsured Patients:
IVF $852
GIFT $852
Embryo Transfer $ 268 with anaesthetic $336
PROST $465

Insured Patients - Day Theatre will invoice your health fund and you pay any excess/co-payment on the day.
Anaesthetic for that day $450 (this bill will come after)

And Please note due to new medicare capping the max you will get for an IVF cycle is $4,420.90 so no matter if you pay $7000, $20 000, etc etc the max they will payout it $4,420.90

[NuttyJodie]

Thanks Miss K.