Hi Willow,

I think every clinic is different, but I can tell you what has happened with us!
We have done 4 cycles of IVF with IVF Australia - we pay for the cycle up front, and once the cycle is completed (after transfer), they send us a summary of our cycle with a receipt attached.
This is the receipt you take to medicare, where they pay you the rebate either by cheque or direct deposit into your account. (Anything over $1000 they won't give you over the counter in cash.)
We have done 4 cycles and have always gotten the rebate before we have known the outcome (whether pregnant or not), so they are generally pretty fast (within 14 days after transfer).
I think, though, it all depends on what clinic you are with, as I know some clinics you don't have to pay up front, and I presume if you pay as you go, you can prob claim along the way....??? I know this is how most IVF Australia clinics work though.
Hope thats helpful!!!!!

Holly xxx