Chalfont, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/14/2014 -- Pennsylvania Reproductive Specialists is now offering a financial aid programs to help patients pay for fertility treatments. EMD Serono and Merck, the manufactures of fertility medications and have created programs that make treatment more affordable. To qualify, patients must have no insurance coverage for fertility medication, be currently undergoing fertility treatment with a qualified specialist, and possess US citizenship or permanent residency. Patients must meet the qualifying household income and not have received medications through the program in the past.
Many patients who are having trouble conceiving end up overpaying for fertility treatment, often averaging around $5,300 out of pocket. Those who undergo IVF pay substantially more – about $12,000 for each attempt. One way to avoid these exorbitant costs is to make sure to find the right match and work with a doctor who is more likely to help their patients achieve conception on the first treatment.
Dr. Annette Lee is a well-known fertility doctor in the Philadelphia area with a proven track record. A good doctor will also be able to tell patients what their chances of success are given their specific diagnosis.
Some clinics market “money-back” guarantees to attract patients, however, consumers need to be careful. Many times, only patients who are likely to conceive during their first attempt are accepted, and ultimately they end up paying more for their treatment than if they had not entered into a “shared risk” or multi-cycle package. Commonly, if the first cycle fails, patients are told the second and third cycle will be “free” however, in the fine print, they discover that “free” does not include anesthesia, fertility medications, and other costly parts of the actual IVF cycle.
Always check to see if insurance plans cover a procedure before going ahead with it. If a patient’s plan doesn’t cover fertility medication or IVF treatments they can ask the staff at Pennsylvania Reproductive Specialists programs such as Compassionate Care Program, discounted rates for “self-pay” patients, and Dr. Lee’s staff will always contact a patient’s insurance company on their behalf to verify what treatments are or are not covered. Finally, Pennsylvania Reproductive Specialists participates in clinical research trials, which often provide free medications partially cover the cost of treatment for qualified patients.
For more information on the IVF clinic of Philadelphia visit Pennsylvania Reproductive Specialists online or call 215-822-8400 for a free consultation today.
About Pennsylvania Reproductive Specialists
Dr. Annette Lee, M.D., the physician at Pennsylvania Reproductive Specialists, is double board-certified in OB/GYN and Reproductive Endocrinology. After over a perfecting her clinical skills in some of the largest and most successful IVF centers in the US, she established PRS in 2009 with the goal of offering the same cutting edge care in a very patient-friendly environment. Vitals.com awarded Dr. Lee the “Patient’s Choice award in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 based on exemplary patient reviews and rating. Dr. Lee was named by Castle Connolly as a “Top Regional Doctor” in 2014 and also named as one of Vitals.com’s Top 10 Reproductive Endocrinologists.
For more information call 215-822-8400 or visit www.prsfertility.com