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Publicly Funded In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Program
One-time public funding for IVF treatment
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 19,000
Timeline
- Open Date : March 8, 2024
Location
British Columbia
Overview
This program provides one-time funding of up to $19,000 for eligible B.C. residents. It supports standard IVF treatment at participating B.C. fertility clinics, including related medications and selected cycle components.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 19,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : March 8, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Single standard IVF treatment cycles at participating B.C. fertility clinics
- Frozen embryo transfer and IVF using previously frozen eggs or embryos
- Related IVF cycle care within the approved funding period
Documents Needed
- Notice of Assessment or Notice of Reassessment for all intended parents
- Ministry of Health application consent form
- Income verification details submitted through the secure upload tool
- Application number
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- B.C. residents enrolled in MSP
- Intended parents seeking IVF treatment
- Patients of participating B.C. fertility clinics
Who is not eligible
- Applicants over the income limit of $250,000
- People not enrolled in MSP
- Patients seeking non-IVF fertility treatment or fertility preservation only
- Patients treated at non-participating fertility clinics
Eligible expenses
- Standard IVF cycle components, including orientation, sperm wash, egg retrieval, blastocyst culture, and single embryo transfer
- IVF using previously frozen eggs or frozen embryos
- Required IVF medications obtained through the participating clinic
- ICSI, additional one-at-a-time embryo transfer, embryo storage up to one year, and repeat cycle components within the funding period
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Non-IVF fertility treatments and testing beyond MSP coverage
- Preimplantation genetic testing
- Fertility preservation services such as egg, embryo, or sperm freezing
- Donor egg or donor sperm purchase costs, surrogacy-related costs, travel, and accommodation
- Retroactive funding or reimbursement for earlier treatment
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are submitted by a participating B.C. fertility clinic in chronological order.
- The Ministry of Health reviews completed applications in the order received.
- Income documents must be received before the application is reviewed.
- Applicants are notified through their fertility clinic; declined cases receive a letter from the Ministry of Health.
- If approved, the clinic contacts the applicant about next treatment steps.
Additional information
- All intended parents must be listed on the application.
- Funding is provided directly to the participating fertility clinic.
- Funding approvals are valid for 12 months from the approval date.
- Patients can apply only once in the program.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Publicly Funded In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Publicly Funded In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Publicly Funded In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Program?
This program provides one-time funding of up to $19,000 for eligible B.C. residents. It supports standard IVF treatment at participating B.C. fertility clinics, including related medications and selected cycle components.
How much funding can be received?
Publicly Funded In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Program Funds up to $19,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Publicly Funded In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Program program?
To be eligible for the Publicly Funded In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Program program, you must:
41 or younger at application
Enrolled in MSP
Income under $250,000
What expenses are eligible under Publicly Funded In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Program?
Single standard IVF treatment cycles at participating B.C. fertility clinics
Frozen embryo transfer and IVF using previously frozen eggs or embryos
Related IVF cycle care within the approved funding period
Who can I contact for more information about the Publicly Funded In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Program?
You can contact Government of British Columbia (BC) by email at HLTH.health@gov.bc.ca or by phone at 1-800-959-8281.
Where is the Publicly Funded In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Program available?
The Publicly Funded In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Program program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Publicly Funded In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Publicly Funded In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Program is a Grant and Funding