How Does The IVF Shared Risk Refund Plan Work?
The IVF Shared Risk Refund Plan is open to couples meeting the eligibility criteria. We estimate than nearly 70% of patients in our practice would meet the qualifications for Shared Risk. Women must be under age 39 to qualify but women over 39 may participate in this plan if they are using donor eggs. Patients from out-of state may also participate in this program.

Flat Fee - 100% Refund
Couples choosing this plan may attempt up to six IVF cycles for a flat fee of $20,000. This fee also includes any subsequent cryopreservation cycles. When the couple takes a baby home from the hospital, our Center has earned the fee. In the event the attempts are unsuccessful, 100% of the fee is refunded. You may withdraw from the program at any time during treatment. Some costs not included in this program are: normal prescreening tests, medication, surgeries not related to IVF, recruitment or purchase fees for donor sperm or donor egg.

Couples achieving a pregnancy on the first attempt will pay more with this program than the traditional fee for service payment methods. On the other hand, if you don’t take a baby home, SGFC assumes the bulk of the costs, hence the name, “Shared-Risk”. Women using donor eggs and couples requiring ICSI are eligible for this program at slightly higher fees.

Can Out-of-State Patients Access the IVF Refund Plan??
Many of our Shared risk patients travel in from out-of-state. Depending on your situation, arrangements can be made to coordinate care with your local physician or fertility center. You will need to come to the Washington Metropolitan area for at critical points during your cycle.

Amanda Segal, our New Patient Coordinator
is available to help you arrange your accommodations.
Please call her toll free at 888-IVF-0500.