MILITARY PERSONNEL AND INFERTILITY
- Immersion
- Aug 17, 2020
- 7 min read
If you are in the armed services or your spouse is, you’ll need to know what your options are for treatment for your infertility. First things first, know what is covered! The good news is, there are a few options for receiving care such as a basic fertility workup, IUIs or an IVF procedure. Below you will find affordable infertility treatment for military personnel.
If you receive treatment at one of the Military Treatment Facilities (MTF) listed below. You will still need to pay out-of-pocket but the cost is less compared to the same services at a non-military clinic.
TRICARE: Infertility Treatment Use your TRICARE insurance coverage for medical care outside of a MTF, however, TRICARE does not cover IVF or IUI’s, and may have limited coverage for other procedures. Check your plan first and talk to TRICARE to get all the facts.
If you are denied coverage, write a letter and appeal. Most insurance plans are not counting on you to appeal and you may get the coverage determination reversed. Pay out of pocket at a non-military clinic but ask the clinic about military discounts, drug discounts, and payment plans. Many clinics today are offering military discounts and can share with you information on discounts for your medications. Also, some clinics are contracted with TRICARE to provide services via the TRICARE insurance plan. TRICARE may cover the following types of infertility testing and treatment.
Diagnostic services to identify physical illnesses or injuries to the reproductive system are covered for both men and women. Infertility treatments, corrective treatments and surgeries for women are also covered. However, correction of male infertility may be cost shared, which is determined on a case-by-case basis.
Therapies covered by TRICARE include hormonal treatment, corrective surgery, antibiotics, administration of human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) or radiation therapy depending on the cause. These therapies are covered for both sexes.
TRICARE also provides medically necessary appropriate medical care for erectile dysfunction due to organic, vice psychological or psychiatric, causes.
Exclusions: In-vitro fertilization (IVF) for women (see note below) Reversal of surgical sterilization is not covered for either sex.
A note about IVF: While TRICARE does not cover IVF, there are military treatment facilities (MTFs) where IVF medical training programs are conducted. Beneficiaries who participate in these programs will be responsible for all MTF costs.
Military facilities that offer IVF treatment
Fort Sam Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, TX
Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, HI
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD
Naval Medical Center, San Diego, CA
Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, WA
Discount programs for active duty armed services members and veterans The Immersion community is proud of the dedication and support of our active duty military and veterans, and many of our professional members offer our military a special discount on family building services.
Here is a listing of that will help those seeking resources, find trusted professionals in their area who can make all the difference in their ability to build their family.
A number of Society For Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART) member clinics have agreed to participate in the “Serving Our Veterans” program and are offering discounted IVF services to Veterans. The discounts and criteria vary by clinic.
Advanced Fertility Center
Features: 20% discount for Active Military, Firefighter, police and EMT/paramedics on the following services:
Diagnostic hysteroscopy
Femvue
Operative hysteroscopy
IVF with monitoring
ICSI
Frozen embryo transfer cycle
Frozen donor egg IVF medical services
Fresh donor egg IVF medical services
Stimulation for egg with cycle (10% discount)
Contact information: advancedfertility.com/
Bette Galen, LCSW
Features: I will offer 1/3 off my regular session rate. Contact Information: bettegalenlcsw.com
Boston IVF at The Women’s Hospital
Features: 25% discount to active or retired military patients who do not have insurance coverage for treatment. Contact Information: bostonivfindiana.com
Center for Infertility Counseling and Support
Features: I am a Tricare provider and former Navy Psychologist. I proudly serve military members and am an in-network provider. Contact Information: infertilitycounselingandsupport.com
Covington & Hafkin and Associates
Features: Our practice of experience psychotherapist who specialize in reproductive mental health services will provide a 25% discount to military members and veterans for infertility counseling services and consultations for recipients pursuing third party reproduction. Contact Information: covingtonandhafkin.com
Compassionate Care: EMD Serono
Features: The Compassionate Care Program is a patient assistance program that is designed to provide income eligible patients with savings on EMD Serono fertility medications. Patients who demonstrate financial need and have a valid prescription may qualify for 50 to 75% off the self-pay price of EMD Serono fertility medications or $10 off per unit after completing a mail-in rebate. Eligible patients can use the program for multiple cycles during each year. Patients must reapply each year. Additionally, depending on income, eligible medically retired veterans who do not qualify for the Compassionate Corps Program will receive an automatic discount of 25% off the self-pay price of EMD Serono fertility medicines through the Compassionate Care Program. These patients can also qualify for 50 to 75% off of EMD Serono fertility medications if they meet the financial and other eligibility criteria of the Compassionate Care Program.
Qualifications: Eligibility is based on qualifying annual household gross income and first-time participation in the Compassionate Care Program.
Contact: For eligibility information, program details and requirements, and enrollment form, please visit fertilitylifelines.com or call 1-855-541-5926.
Compassionate Corps Program – EMD Serono
Features: The Compassionate Corps Program is a patient assistance program for eligible, uninsured veterans who are suffering from infertility due to a service-related injury or their spouses to receive free fertility medicine manufactured by EMD Serono. The Compassionate Corps Program is available for up to 2 cycles per year. Patients must reapply each year.
Qualifications: To be eligible, patients must: be a retired member of the military or the spouse of one; be a veteran or the spouse of a veteran who is infertile due to a service-related injury, not privately insured for infertility medications and medically retired; and have been diagnosed by a physician as infertile and requiring IVF/ART. Those U.S. military veteran patients who do not qualify for the Compassionate Corps Program and do not have insurance for fertility medications are encouraged to apply for EMD Serono’s Compassionate Care Program in which they will now receive an automatic discount of 25% off the self-pay price of EMD Serono fertility medicines. These patients can also qualify for 50 to 75% off of EMD Serono fertility medications if they meet the financial and other eligibility criteria of EMD Serono’s Compassionate Care Program.
Contact: For eligibility information, program details, and enrollment form, visit CompassionateCorps.com or call 1-866-538-7879
Egg Donor Solutions
Features: 10% discount Contact information: eggdonorsolutions.com
Field Fertility / Field Law Group – Legal and consulting services
Features: We offer $1000 off our legal services services for military families who are Intended Parent(s) through surrogacy. We offer $300 off our legal services for military families who are Intended Parent(s) using an egg/sperm.embryo donor. We offer free consulting services on how to navigate the beginning steps of assisted reproduction. However, we never turn down a client due to inability to pay. Contact us anytime!
Contact Information: fieldfertility.com
Heart for Heroes Program – Ferring Pharmaceuticals through MDR Pharmaceutical Care
Features: Ferring is offering select fertility products to eligible infertile veterans and their spouses at no cost through MDR Pharmaceutical Care. A physician certifies the veteran’s eligibility on the medication order form and sends it to MDR. The medication is shipped directly to the veteran and his/her spouse.
Qualifications: Medically separated from active duty; Department of Defense Category 2 or 3 veteran; the service related injury resulted in infertility requiring assisted reproduction; must be a resident of the U.S.; patient and/or spouse has no insurance for IVF medications.
Contact Information: For eligibility information and program details, contact MDR Pharmaceutical Care at 1-800-515-DRUG (3784) or heartforheroes.org.
Fertility Center of San Antonio
Features: At Fertility Center of San Antonio, we are pleased to recognize the service and sacrifice of our military Veterans, both active and retired, by extending a 10% discount off of the initial fertility consultation fee, as well all any subsequent IVF clinic fees. Thank you for the sacrifices you have made for our freedom and we are honored to serve you!
Contact Information: fertilitysa.com
Fertility Institute of Hawaii
Features: FIH offers both active and retired military discounted Infertility and IVF cycle prices for those who are self-pay. The discount applies to the cost of all fertility treatments performed at FIH. Contact Information: ivfcenterhawaii.com
Genesis Fertility & Reproductive Medicine
Features: Genesis can offer a 25% discount off our regular IVF pricing as a service to those who serve/served our country. In addition we will provide free cryopreservation for 6 months. Genesis has offices in Brooklyn, Staten Island and Hewlett, NY. Contact Information: genesisfertility.com
Idaho Center for Reproductive Medicine
Features: 10% off our services (excluding blood tests) to military families — active duty or retired. Contact Information: idahofertility.com/
InPsych Center (North San Diego County)
Features: 10% discount for any active duty or reserve military for support groups as well as individual and couples counseling services Contact Information: inpsychcenter.com
Kentucky Fertility Institute
Features: KFI is pleased to offer 20% off our IVF treatment costs for current and former members of the US military.
Qualifications: Military ID required. Contact: kentuckyfertility.com
Law Offices of Robert Rettenmaier
Features: Law Offices of Robert Rettenmaier offers a 20% discount off our regular attorney fees to those who serve/served our country. Contact Information: info@rettenmaierlaw.com
Magarelli Fertility
Features: The son of a World War II prisoner of war, Dr. Paul Magarelli at MagarelliFertility.com in Colorado Springs, Colorado has been a longtime supporter of veterans. He offers many free and reduced fee services to veterans, including free sperm freezing for active duty military. Patients whose fertility is affected by cancer are also given free and reduced services at Magarelli Fertility. Contact Information: MagarelliFertility.com
MyersStrickland, PLLC
Features: Free initial adoption consults for military families. Contact Information: arizonaadoptionlaw.com
Northern California Fertility Medical Center
Features: Military Discount Semen Cryopreservation. Military discount for current patients only. LT Semen – $400.00 cryopreservation 1st year storage no cost-additional sample $100.00 each. Second year storage $400.00. Contact Information: ncfmc.com/
Organic Conceptions
Features: 25% off the complete Journey to Parenthood & Beyond Audio Program providing emotional support and self discovery. Contact Information: organic-conceptions.com
Reproductive Assistance Inc.
Features: We offer active and inactive military members $500 off the agency fee for a donor and $2,000 off the agency fee for a gestational carrier. Contact Information: ReproductiveAssist.com
Reproductive Medicine and Surgery Center of Virginia
Features: We offer active duty military families a Military Discount for IVF services (excluding IUI services). Contact Information: rmscva.com/
Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York
Features: 25% discount to males and females active in the military and veterans. Contact Information: rmany.com/
Reproductive Science Center
Features: Here is some information about the discount program:
10% flat fee discount on all IVF procedures
Two tiered approach
5% off the first cycle
10% off the 2nd cycle if not successful
Contact Information: rscbayarea.com
Shady Grove Fertility
Features: The discount provides active military and reservists a 25% discount off self pay rates for services provided by SGFRSC. Discounts do not apply when the fees are paid to an outside service and, therefore, not within our control. If you are interested in one of our discount programs please ask for eligibility criteria. Contact Information: shadygrovefertility.com/military-discount-program
Sher Institute for Reproductive Medicine
Features: $2,300 discount on a single cycle IVF plan vs. fee for service rate. $900 discount on a frozen embryo transfer vs. fee for service rate. Contact Information: haveababy.com
Simple Surrogacy, LLC
Features: 15% discount off our Agency Fees Contact information: simplesurrogacy.com
Southern California Center for Reproductive Medicine
Features: 20% discount towards a cash pay IVF cycle. Contact Information: socalfertility.com/
Surrogate Solutions
Features: 10% discount Contact Information: www.surrogatesolutions.net/
*Immersion does not endorse any of the listed products and programs. Are you a family building professional that provides discounts to active duty military and veteran families? Send us a email and tell us about your discount program! Send to immersion.intothefuture@gmail.com
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