IVF Donations Grants or Loans?

Question

I live in Chicago, IL. We are planning on going through IVF. I was wondering if anyone knew of any grants loans or places that help set up donations for IVF.

Answer 1

Have you looked into insurance coverage?  Illinois is one of 15 states that do mandate some fertility coverage - here is a link about it:

http://www.resolve.org/site/PageServer?p...

Here are some recommendation for paying for IVF - there is also a great link that I included at the bottom about grants.

1) Start with the RE - most doctors have a team that can help you with finding ways to pay for your treatment - they are amazing at figuring out your insurance benefits, coming up payment plans and may even be able to recommend medical studies / clinical trials that you may be able to participate in.

2) Grants -there are groups out there that fund raise for fertility treatments - you need to apply and cross your fingers.

3) Loans - banks and credit card companies (my friend used Capital One) offer fertility loans with fair interest rates and payment plans. Maybe see if you can borrow from a family member.

4) Serious budgeting - I also know couples who have taken part time / seasonal jobs to save up for treatments, sold things on ebay etc . . .

Here is a great link for you:

http://www.nobabyonboard.com/options.htm...