New $2000 IVF Rebate Available in NSW

If you live in NSW and have been considering IVF treatment, then we have some encouraging news for you. Roughly 12,000 people undergoing IVF treatment in NSW will be able to claim a $2000 rebate as part of the $42 million “Affordable IVF initiative” as announced by the NSW Government in May.

So, what’s included in the package?

Those who are eligible will benefit from:

1. A $2000 rebate when undergoing IVF treatment in NSW
2. An extended rebate for pre-IVF fertility testing
3. If you are a teacher, nurse or other NSW public servant, you will receive five days of paid fertility treatment leave.

Who’s Eligible?

To apply you must: 

• be a woman (note: Service NSW acknowledges people in the transgender community, or who are non-binary, may receive fertility treatment but may not identify as a woman)
• be a resident of NSW
• have received fertility treatment from an accredited ART provider
• have received eligible fertility treatment(s) from 1 October 2022
• be claiming out-of-pocket costs not reimbursed by another government program or rebate, such as Medicare.
• Can’t have received treatment for the sole purpose of fertility preservation

When can you access the scheme?

The NSW rebate will commence on the 1st of January, 2023. Those who have undergone an eligible procedure from the 1st of October 2022 will also be able to submit a claim once the rebate scheme commences.

How to claim and save on your treatment?

Once the scheme has commenced, you may be able to claim the one-time payment following your fertility specialist’s request for IVF treatment and/or pre-IVF fertility testing. 

With the news of this scheme and the fact we are heading into the busiest time of year, we strongly recommend booking your fertility consultation and/or appointments ahead of time. You can access our services in NSW from our Sydney clinics in the CBD, Liverpool and Miranda.

Pre-IVF Fertility Testing Rebate in NSW

There is also a rebate available to NSW residents that helps subsidise out of pocket expenses for pre-IVF fertility testing. Click here to find out more.

While these benefits are very exciting news for those experiencing infertility and a positive step in the right direction, it is important to note there is still more work to be done to further support the LGBTI+ community.

If you’d like to find out more about our fertility services or discuss how we can help, contact our friendly staff at  1300 222 623  or info@rainbowfertility.com.au today. For more information on how to apply, please visit the Service NSW website.