Funding and Pricing

Yes. The HSE criteria have changed recently and may change again. We will update our information when changes are made, but your GP or the HSE should always be your main source for the latest eligibility criteria. You can view the eligibility criteria here.

If you do not currently meet the HSE criteria, you may still have other options. Our team can talk you through private fertility treatment, testing and next steps in a clear and supportive way. If you have private health insurance, this may assist you with your fees. Additionally, our partner Humm can provide finance to enable you to break down the cost of treatment over a longer period of time.

At present, HSE-funded fertility treatment is not available for people who need donor eggs or donor sperm to conceive. The criteria may change in the future, so we recommend checking the latest HSE guidance.

After your referral is sent, the regional fertility hub will review your situation and may arrange tests or consultations. If you are referred to our clinic for treatment, our team will contact you to arrange your first appointment.

Your GP must refer you to a regional fertility hub. Patients cannot self-refer directly for HSE-funded IVF, ICSI or IUI.

If you meet the HSE criteria and specialist treatment is recommended, you may be able to choose an approved fertility clinic, including Thérapie Fertility. While you are waiting for an appointment at the HSE hub you can avail of your free nurse consultation at Thérapie Fertility. 

Yes, HSE funding for IVF may be available for eligible patients in Ireland. You must be referred by a GP to a regional fertility hub, meet the access criteria, and be recommended for treatment.

The HSE may cover specialist fertility treatment such as IUI, IVF or ICSI for eligible patients. Access depends on the current HSE criteria and on whether a specialist deems this treatment suitable for you.

Yes. We recommend checking your policy before starting treatment so you understand your level of cover, any waiting periods, what is included, and whether your insurer pays directly or reimburses you after payment.

Yes. In addition to any private health insurance benefit, anyone who pays tax in Ireland may be entitled to claim up to 20% tax relief on qualifying fertility treatment costs. You should check the latest Revenue guidance or speak with a tax adviser if you are unsure.

Your insurer may ask for receipts, invoices or treatment documentation. Our team will be happy to provide the documents you need, where possible, so you can submit your claim in accordance with your insurer’s process.

This depends on your insurer and policy. Some insurers may offer direct settlement for eligible benefits, while others may require you to pay upfront and submit a claim afterwards. We recommend checking this with your insurer before treatment begins.

Fertility treatment on private health insurance in Ireland can work in different ways. Some insurers may pay the clinic directly, while others may ask you to pay first and claim reimbursement afterwards. Our team can provide receipts or documentation to support your claim.

Some policies may contribute towards fertility preservation, depending on your insurer and level of cover. This may be relevant if you are considering options such as egg freezing or embryo freezing. Always check your policy before making treatment decisions.

Some health insurance policies may contribute towards fertility testing. This could include tests carried out before treatment or as part of fertility planning. Your insurer can confirm exactly what is covered under your policy.

Some private health insurance policies may contribute towards IVF costs, but cover depends on your individual insurer and policy. If you are looking for health insurance that covers IVF, check your Table of Benefits and speak directly with your insurer before starting treatment.

We accept health insurance from those who have policies with Laya Healthcare, Irish Life and VHI. Please check your individual policy for the level of cover provided.

As of September 2023, those who meet certain eligibility criteria can access one round of free IVF. In order to access this treatment through the HSE, the couple must attend their GP for referral to a national fertility hub. Once they do so and are put forward for a free cycle, they will then be able to choose to attend any of the private IVF clinics, including Thérapie Fertility.

Yes, Thérapie Fertility were the first fertility clinic in Ireland to begin offering payment plans to help those on a fertility journey. If you are interested in applying for finance, you can apply directly to humm by clicking this link. https://apply.humm.ie/s/

Humm allows you to spread out the cost of your treatment at Thérapie Fertility. Applications can all be done online by clicking here. If you are approved for finance with humm, you can use this approval for any treatment at Thérapie Fertility.

Yes, all scans and blood tests within a cycle are included.

No, testing is charged separately to treatment.

It is currently unclear how long it will take to obtain an appointment at a Regional Fertility Hub, once referred by your GP. As with all Publicly Provided Healthcare, it will likely depend on the demand for the service.

There are currently six Regional Fertility Hubs.

• Three are located in Dublin (The National Maternity Hospital on Holles Street, The Coombe Women & Infants University Hospital and The Rotunda)
• One is located in Cork (Cork University Maternity Hospital)
• One is located in Galway (University Hospital Galway)
• One is located in Nenagh, Tipperary (Nenagh Hospital)

1. Check you meet the criteria outlined above.
2. Make an appointment with your GP who can perform initial tests and offer advice.
3. Your GP may then refer you to a HSE Regional Fertility Hub. There are currently six hubs in Ireland. You cannot refer yourself to a Regional Fertility Hub.
4. The Regional Fertility Hub will assess you at your appointment and can perform a wider range of diagnostic tests, interventions and treatments if deemed necessary. It is currently unclear how long it will take to obtain an appointment time, but as with all Publicly Provided Healthcare, it will likely depend on the demand for the service.
5. If your Consultant at the Regional Fertility Hub deems that advanced treatment such as IVF, ICSI or IUI is clinically indicated, eligible patients will then be referred to a HSE-Approved Private Fertility Clinic of their choice. (Thérapie Fertility is a HSE-Approved Fertility Clinic).
6. The Private Fertility Clinic will then take over the care of the patient.

Treatments that are not covered by this scheme partially include:

• Genetic Testing of Embryos
• Treatments involving Donor Eggs
• Treatments involving Donor Sperm.
• Egg Freezing

The HSE states that assisted conception will become available in the future to people who need to use donor eggs and sperm when required regulation is in place.

• One full cycle of IVF
• 1 round of ICSI
• 3 rounds of IUI

To be considered for this free scheme, the HSE have outlined the following eligibility criteria:

• Women must be aged 40 or under. Men must be aged 59 or under
• Women need to have a BMI of between 18.5 and 30
• Be a resident of the Republic of Ireland
• Be in a relationship with your partner for at least 1 year
• Have never had a voluntary sterilisation procedure to prevent pregnancy. This includes blocking or sealing your fallopian tubes or having a vasectomy
• Have no living children with your current partner. This includes any children to whom you are a legal guardian
• You cannot access this free treatment if you have had more than 1 round of IVF previously, or have unused embryos in storage
• At least one partner must not have a living child
• Lifestyle: All intending parents should:
• Be non-smoking for at least three months
• Be non-users of recreational drugs for at least three months
• Have no more than one or two standard alcoholic drinks once or twice per week for the female.
• Have no more than three to four standard drinks per-day for the male. Ideally, ten or fewer standard drinks should be consumed over a week for the male

• It is an Irish Government- Funded Scheme with an allotment of 10 Million Euro to provide Free Fertility Services through the HSE to couples struggling to conceive.
• The scheme commenced in, 2023.
• Couples must meet the qualifying criteria outlined below to be eligible for a referral for this HSE scheme.
• Patients must first attend their own GP. Their GP can provide advice on fertility issues and perform some initial tests. Their GP can then refer them to one of the six HSE Regional Fertility Hubs for additional tests and interventions. Subject to eligibility, The Regional Fertility Hub may subsequently elect to refer the patient to a HSE-approved Private Fertility Clinic of their choice for further, advanced treatment if necessary. Thérapie Fertility is a HSE -Approved Fertility Clinic. There are currently six HSE Fertility Hubs in Ireland located in Dublin, Galway, Cork and Tipperary.
• The scheme commenced in September 2023.