Base fees
Treatment |
ISIS fee |
Your upfront payment at initial appointment |
Your out of pocket costs* |
|---|---|---|---|
Assisted Insemination |
$2135 |
$2135 |
|
Donor Insemination |
$2725 |
$2725 |
*Subject to personal circumstances, please contact medicare to confirm rebate.
What do these fees include?
This fee includes one cycle of treatment.* One “cycle” is 30 days of treatment. This includes your drugs, appointments at ISIS, blood tests, ultrasounds, procedure itself and all contact with staff.
*Consecutive cycles such as Frozen Embryo Transfers will be at an additional cost.
What is not included?
Sometimes you may need to take additional drugs once you are pregnant to support your pregnancy. We will provide you with a script for these drugs if necessary; however we do not cover the cost of any treatment after your pregnancy test.
Other costs associated with this treatment
Item |
Who |
Fee |
Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Courier fees of sperm |
ISIS |
ACT — $155 Interstate — case by case |
To cover the cost of transferring material from another clinic. |
* Please note these costs are current as at 1 November 2012 and are subject to change at any time without notice.
How and when do I need to pay?
At your initial interview an administration team member will take you through the Medicare process and ensure that you understand the payment process. You will also sign a financial consent at your appointment, before making a payment of $2049/$2380.
If you wish to make a direct deposit, please contact us a few days before your appointment to arrange the transfer.
How much does Medicare cover?
Standard IUI
Medicare Item Number |
Fee |
|---|---|
13203 |
$1444.55 |
13221 |
$82.40 |
13209 |
$608.05 |
Total |
$2135.00 |
Your immediate “out of pocket” cost will be $2049; however, Medicare will issue you with a rebate of approximately $658.05*, once your treatment is complete.
* Subject to Medicare’s discretion — contact Medicare for more information.
Donor IUI
Medicare Item Number |
Fee |
|---|---|
13203 |
$1444.55 |
13221 |
$82.40 |
13209 |
$608.05 |
DSP |
$345.00 |
Total |
$2480.00 |
Your immediate “out of pocket” cost will be $2480; however, Medicare will issue you with a rebate of approximately $413.05*, once your treatment is complete.
* Subject to Medicare’s discretion — contact Medicare for more information.
How will I get my rebate?
After your insemination, we will create an account based on the treatment that you had. We will submit an online claim to Medicare stating that you have paid the account in full. They will then send you a cheque with your rebate, or deposit it into your bank account (so it is a good idea to update your bank details are registered and correct).
Please ensure that you inform us if your Medicare number changes since commencing your treatment, so as to avoid any delays in processing your rebate.
When will I get my rebate?
We will submit your claim within one week of your insemination. From this point, it will take about 7 days for Medicare to deposit the money into your account (providing your bank details are registered and correct); however, if your bank details aren’t registered/correct, then Medicare will issue you with a cheque - in which case it can take up to 4 weeks for you to receive your rebate.
Must I have Private Health Insurance?
No, you do not need Private Health Insurance to have assisted insemination as Medicare covers most of the cost of this treatment. Private Health Insurance will not cover the cost of this treatment.
What if my treatment is cancelled?
Sometimes your cycle may need to be cancelled for medical reasons, this is at the discretion of the nurses in consultation with the specialist.
If your cycle is cancelled, we will need to charge you a fee of $650 to cover the time we spent with you and for any tests that you had. We will then give you a receipt to take to Medicare, to claim your refund of approximately $480.
What happens if I am pregnant when starting the cycle?
If you are lucky enough to have this happen (it does happen!) we will give you a full refund and wish you the best of luck for your pregnancy.
What if I have any questions?
Please phone 02 6175 9000 and we will be happy to answer any questions that you might have.
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Canberra Australia