| If you or your partner is in the military, chances are | | | | who are struggling with infertility. Not only will you |
| likely that you're used to checking for military | | | | gain great advice on saving on IVF through military |
| discounts. You can get them at local attractions, | | | | discounts, but you'll also find understanding, |
| theme parks, zoos, stores, restaurants, and just | | | | supportive friends to help you through the process. |
| about anywhere else if you look around long enough. | | | | Learning the Limitations |
| Did you know, though, that some IVF programs | | | | Before you jump on military discounts, you should |
| offer military discounts? If you or your spouse is a | | | | price IVF costs at different reputable clinics in your |
| veteran or is currently in the military, you may be | | | | area. A 20% discount at a clinic that is traditionally |
| able to get cheap IVF because of discounts just for | | | | much more expensive than the one on the other |
| military families. | | | | side of town isn't really going to save you money at |
| Finding IVF Discounts | | | | all. Some clinics won't quote their actual prices over |
| Finding military discounts for IVF is really just a | | | | the phone, so you may try their websites. If you |
| matter of persistence and patience. You'll want to | | | | have to, you can always make an appointment to |
| contact as many IVF clinics in your area as you can | | | | discuss your options with several different clinics. |
| and simply ask whether or not they have a military | | | | While you don't want to choose the cheapest clinic |
| discount. Some of these clinics will offer discounts of | | | | without looking at any other factors, price should |
| up to 25%, which is a hefty amount of cash when | | | | definitely be a primary concern when it comes to IVF |
| you're talking about infertility treatments. Another | | | | treatments. Look also at the clinic's success rates and |
| way to find discounts would be to check out military | | | | policies. Also, check if you can combine other IVF |
| hospitals that also do infertility treatments. Since | | | | financing options such as multiple cycle packages and |
| these hospitals cater to military personnel, they're | | | | shared risk programswith your military discount for an |
| likely to offer you good rates, even if they aren't | | | | even more inexpensive IVF. |
| strictly discounted. | | | | Also, keep in mind that there may be limitations on |
| Another way to find military discounts is to talk to | | | | what you can do with your military discount. For |
| other military couples in your area who may have | | | | example, it may only apply to traditional IVF cycles |
| undergone infertility treatments. While it can be a | | | | rather than to optional treatments like ICSI. Besides |
| tough topic to bring up, many people, especially those | | | | this, some military hospitals don't offer treatments |
| whose IVF turned into a success story, will be willing | | | | like assisted hatching and gender selection. Before |
| to talk to you about their favorite clinics and doctors | | | | you jump into treatment with any one clinic or |
| and about the costs you can expect to face. One | | | | hospital, be sure that you understand exactly where |
| fantastic option might be to find a support group - | | | | your military discount can and cannot be used. |
| either online or in your local area - for military families | | | | |