Costs
At No. 1 Fertility, it’s our goal to ensure that the opportunity to create a family is accessible to everyone.
Medicare Rebates
The Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) provides a rebate for out-of-pocket costs for out-of-hospital services (including GP and specialist attendances). The Extended Medicare Safety Net (EMSN) provides an additional rebate for those whose costs go over an annual threshold.
The Extended Medicare Safety Net threshold for 2025 is $2,615.50
To ensure you qualify for a Medicare rebate, it’s important to have a valid referral from your GP or specialist before attending appointments or starting your treatment cycle. GP referrals remain valid for 12 months, providing ongoing support, while specialist referrals are valid for up to three months. Make sure both your name and your partner’s (if applicable) are included on the referral.
Once your treatment cycle has been completed, No.1 Fertility will handle the process of submitting a claim to Medicare on your behalf. A rebate will be paid into your nominated bank account within 3-5 business days post lodgement.
The accounts team can assist you in providing a treatment quote and your applicable Medicare rebates. For any questions relating to Medicare rebates and the application of the Medicare Safety Nets (OMSN and EMSN) you can contact Medicare directly on 132011 or visit humanservices.gov.au.
There is no Medicare rebate for Specialist Day Hospital procedures; however, some anaesthetic services may attract a Medicare rebate. The amount covered for these admissions will depend on your level of private health insurance.For more information on Private Health cover, please visit Private Health – Fertility Expert Dr Lynn Burmeister
NSW Fertility Rebates
If you’re a NSW resident undergoing fertility treatment, you may be eligible for two types of rebates to help offset costs.
Pre-IVF Fertility Testing Rebate (up to $250)
From 1 January 2023, eligible NSW residents can claim a one-time rebate of up to $250 toward out-of-pocket costs for pre-IVF fertility tests, including AMH, pelvic ultrasound, ovulation test, and semen analysis.Please note: This rebate can only be claimed once.
Eligibility
Must be a NSW resident who is a woman (including transgender or non-binary individuals seeking pregnancy), as only they can lodge the claim.
• Tests must have been referred by a specialist or general practitioner.
• The patient must have incurred out-of-pocket costs for one or more of the following tests for the purposes of pre-IVF fertility testing:
Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) test Pelvic ultrasound
Ovulation test
Semen analysis.
How to apply
• Save your receipts for pre-IVF fertility testing.
• Contact our clinic to ensure your fertility specialist completes the Pre-IVF Fertility Testing Rebate Form.
• Apply via https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-pre-ivf-fertility-testing-rebate and log in to your MyServiceNSW Account.
• Once your rebate has been reviewed and approved, expect your rebate within 28 days of approval.
Fertility Treatment Rebate
Patients undergoing fertility treatment may be eligible to receive up to $2,000. If you have undergone fertility treatment from the 19th of February 2025, you will be able to submit a claim via Service NSW.
Please note: You can only apply once for this rebate.
Eligibility
• Female applicant must be a NSW resident.
• Treatment undergone includes IVF, artificial insemination, or another fertility treatment as defined by the ART Act 2007.
• The ART treatment must be performed by a provider accredited by RTAC or an equivalent body, and received on or after 19 February 2025.• Incurred out-of-pocket eligible costs during your fertility treatment.• Fertility treatment for the sole purpose of fertility preservation does not qualify as eligible for this rebate. • The application must be made within 90 days of the date you received the ART Treatment.
How to apply
• Claims are submitted via Apply for the Fertility Treatment Rebate-2 | Service NSW.
• Complete the ‘fertility treatment rebate declaration form’. The declaration form can be found here.
• The Accounts team at Number 1 Fertility can complete Part 1 of the declaration form. Please contact them via email at accounts@number1fertility.com.au
• Provide proof of your out of pocket expenses via your Medicare benefit statement. To obtain a Medicare benefit statement, you will need access Medicare online. Visit MyGov or contact Medicare directly on 132 011. www.servicesaustralia.gov.au
• To apply for your rebate visit, https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-for-the-fertility-treatment-rebate and log in to your MyServiceNSW Account.
If you require any further information regarding the rebate from Service NSW, please contact Service NSW on 137 788 or visit Health concessions and assistance | Service NSW.