Financial Information
Paying for Fertility Treatments
For couples trying to get pregnant, dealing with fertility problems can be extremely challenging. Currently not all insurance plans cover fertility care. Some plans may offer partial payment, others none.
The cost of fertility care runs a broad spectrum from the moderate end with evaluation, counseling or drug therapy at one end to surgical options such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) or intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) at the other end. For some couples the cost rises because they need multiple cycles of IVF or other treatment method to achieve a pregnancy.
Penn Fertility Care offers comprehensive, state-of-the
art infertility treatment at competitive fees.
We have full-time financial counselors available
to provide financial guidance on payment for services
at any stage during the treatment process.
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
At the initial consultation, in addition to meeting
with clinical staff, each of our IVF patients
meets with a financial counselor to discuss proposed
treatment services and associated costs. Although
IVF cycles require a core set of services, treatment
plans vary based on a patient’s individual
situation. Penn Fertility Care financial counselors
are available to assist each patient and couple
with their particular treatment process and payment
plan.
We accept most insurance plans and assist our
patients in obtaining the proper authorization
and required referrals for treatments. Since insurance
plans vary in coverage, our financial counselors
can assist you with your insurance questions and
provide an understanding of your coverage. We
accept cash, personal checks and money orders,
as well as Visa, MasterCard, American Express
and Discover.
For more information please contact a Penn Fertility
Care financial counselor at 1-800-789-PENN (7366)
or by e-mailing PennIVF.
Financial Assistance
Penn Fertility Care understands that some patients may have difficulty in affording fertility treatment. To help assist our patients with the cost of fertility treatments, the Penn Fertility Care is now member of the Advanced Reproductive Care, Inc (ARC) network.
Advanced Reproductive Care
ARC is the nation's largest network of infertility specialists and premier fertility programs. As a member, Penn Fertility Care helps provide fertility patients an affordable opportunity for a baby. ARC's patient programs make the cost of fertility treatments predictable and affordable to help couples achieve their dream of building a family.
These patient program options include:
- Affordable and predictable fertility treatment packages
- Pharmacy packages
- Financing options
ARC Packages
University of Pennsylvania Health System offers several packages and financial options through ARC. The packages include:
- One-Cycle Plus™: Up to 2 IVF cycles – 1 fresh and 1 frozen embryo transfer
- Two-cycle Plus™: Up to 4 IVF cycles – 2 fresh and 2 frozen embryo transfer
- Three-cycle Plus™: Up to 6 IVF cycles – 3 fresh and 3 frozen embryo transfer
- Refund Guarantee: Available for couples looking for the security of having money back if they do not deliver a baby following treatment
- Cash or Credit Options: Cash/Checks and all major types of credit cards are accepted; patients can take advantage of any fertility treatment package with these forms of payment.
- Financing Options: Several financial options are offered to help couples overcome any financial barriers and assist in proceeding with care. These affordable payment plans can be utilized for any package of services and can also include pharmaceuticals.
ARC has helped thousands of couples to become parents. The most affordable option is the One-cycle Plus™; however, a couple's broader option to have a baby is with the Three-cycle Plus™ because it offers the best chance to get pregnant with up to 6 cycles (three fresh cycles and up to 3 additional frozen/thaw cycles).
To find out more about the ARC, visit ARC Fertility or call ARC's toll free number 1-888-990-2727 for fast and confidential service.
Fertile Hope
Learn
more about the Lance Armstrong Foundation,
a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing
reproductive information, support and hope to
cancer patients and survivors.
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