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. The NSW government offer a Fertility Treatment rebate designed to help with the costs of IVF and other Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) treatments.

Women in NSW who have received an eligible fertility treatment from 1 October 2022, will be able to submit a claim for the $2,000 rebate.

So, what’s included in the package?

Those who are eligible will benefit from:

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

Note, you can only apply for the rebate once.

Who’s eligible for the NSW rebate?

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

How do you claim the rebate and save on your treatment?

To apply for the Fertility Treatment rebate, please visit the Service NSW website.

Pre-IVF Fertility Testing Rebate in NSW

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

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

If you’d like to learn 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.