WHAT SERVICES DOES THIS GRANT COVER? The $15,000 grant is solely for IVF services. If the cost of your cycle comes under that amount, the remaining dollars can be used to cover other part of your IVF treatment, including medications, embryo testing, and embryo storage fees. The $1,000 PGT grant, which is in addition to the $15,000 IVF grant, can only be used for PGT services and is not transferable to other services.
DO I HAVE TO HAVE A SPECIFIC INTERTILITY DIAGNOSIS? Yes, you are required to have a formal infertility diagnosis from a reproductive specialist or your OB/GYN.
WHAT IF I'VE BEEN TRYING FOR A BABY BUT HAVEN'T YET BEEN TO A FERTILITY SPECIALIST? WILL A NOTE FROM MY OB/GYN WORK? Yes, a note from your OB/GYN stating a formal fertility diagnosis is acceptable.
DO I NEED TO BE MARRIED TO APPLY? The grant is open to individuals/couples regardless of their marital or relationship status.
Frequently Asked Questions
DOES THE MONEY COME DIRECTLY TO ME? No, the grant will be given directly to your clinic.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I DON'T USE ALL OF THE GRANT MONEY? If the cost of your cycle is under $15,000, the remaining dollars can be used to cover other parts of your IVF treatment, which may include medications, embryo testing, donor services, and embryo storage fees.
IF I DON'T USE THE $1,000 COOPERSURGICAL GRANT, CAN THIS BE APPLIED TO MY CLINIC BILLING? The CooperSurgical grant may only be used towards CooperSurgical genetic testing.
CAN I APPLY FOR THE GRANT EVEN IF I HAVE FERTILITY BENEFITS? If your fertility benefits do not cover IVF, you are eligible to apply.
CAN THE GANT BE APPLIED TO OTHER FERTILITY SERVICES BESIDES IVF?
No, the grant can only be applied to IVF services. If the cost of your cycle is under $15,000, the remaining dollars can be used to cover other parts of your IVF treatment, including medications, embryo testing, and embryo storage fees.
IS THIS OPEN TO PEOPLE WHO ALREADY HAVE A BABY?
Yes, those who experience secondary infertility and have one or more children are eligible to apply.
IS THIS OPEN TO THOSE WHO HAVE ALREADY UNDERGONE FERTILITY TREATMENTS?
Yes, those who experience secondary infertility and have one or more children
are eligible to apply.
If your fertility benefits do not cover IVF, you are eligible to apply
WHAT IF THE GRANT DOESN'T COVER THE ENTIRE COST OF MY TREATMENT? You may incur additional costs outside of the $15,000 grant. These may include medication, testing, donor services, and storage fees. You can work with your clinics financial department to get a sense of what those fees might be and see if they have financial programs to help you.
DO I HAVE TO GO TO A SPECIFIC CLINIC TO QUAILTY FOR THE GRANT? Grant recipients can go to a clinic of their choosing, but those seeking care at a clinic within The Prelude Network® (Prelude) will receive a 10% discount on their fertility services, which can be used towards medication or other costs. Prelude is the clinical network of Inception and has more than 90 locations throughout California, Florida, Indiana, New York, Philadelphia, Tennessee, Texas, and parts of Western Canada.
DO I NEED TO BE A CERTAIN AGE TO QUALIFY? Applicants must be between 25-42 years of age to qualify for a grant.
ARE THERE ANY INCOME REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY FOR THE GRANT? Yes, to be eligible for consideration for one of the grants, recipients must show a financial need based on gross income and submit their 2024 tax return (specifically a 1040 form) on the application. This amount must be no greater than $100,000 for a single person or no greater than $150,000 for a married couple.
DOES ELIGIBILITY INCLUDE THOSE USING A DONOR EGG OR SPERM? Yes, you may use donor egg and/or sperm as a part of your treatment.
WHERE CAN I USE THE GRANT? Grants can only be used in the United States. To receive a 10% discount, you must receive treatment at a Prelude Network clinic. Follow the link for locations
CAN I APPLY IF I WAS A GRANT RECIPIENT LAST YEAR? Yes, you can reapply for the grant if you applied in the past or were a previous grant recipient.
HOW MANY APPLICATIONS CAN ONE HOUSEHOLD / FAMILY SUBMIT? We ask that applicants only submit once. Because grant recipients aren’t chosen at random, applying more than once won’t increase your chances of receiving an IVF grant.)
CAN SOMEONE OUTSIDE THE US APPLY AS LONG AS THEY USE A US-BASED CLINIC?
All applicants must submit a US tax return to apply for a grant. Anyone in the US or outside the US with a US tax return may apply, so long as they use a US-based clinic.
CAN THE GRANT BE USED FOR A SURROGATE UNDERGOING THE IVF PROCESS ON MY BEHALF?
Yes, the grant can be transferred to your surrogate.
