Donor Egg Program, Charlottesville, VA- Financial Information

The chart below lists the current prices for the Charlottesville, VA., Donor Egg program. While we make every attempt to keep our Web site current, prices are subject to change without notice. If you have questions about our donor egg program please call.

PACKAGE PRICE FOR EGG DONATION (Prices subject to change)

• All office visits, ultrasound monitoring & estradiol blood testing during stimulation
• Donor screening (genetic evaluation, infectious disease testing, psychological evaluation/counseling session)
• Donor compensation of $4,000
• Anesthesia
• Physician portion of Egg Retrieval and Embryo transfer

*For cancelled cycles there is a reimbursement fee to be paid to the donor for each ultrasound and blood work as well as fees related to the monitoring of the donor and recipient.

**Due to significant time, effort and expense involved in donor matching there is a $1,000 non-refundable administrative fee associated. If you wish to continue with donor egg IVF after being matched (with a mutually agreed upon donor) this fee will be applied toward your donor egg package. However, if you decide to withdraw after being matched with a donor this fee is not refunded.

***In the rare circumstance that a donor has an egg retrieval and no eggs are obtained, the donor is still compensated the full fee. Payment of the fee is the responsibility of the intended egg recipient. If you elect to undergo a new donor cycle, the amount due for the new cycle would be another $4000 for the compensation to the donor. Other fees may be required for the new cycle.

The Reproductive Technology Lab fee includes: Embryologist and Andrologist services

*In the rare instance that albumin is needed during an egg retrieval, the cost of the medication plus the infusion is typically $260 and is billed the by the lab.

The fee for a donor IVF cycle must be paid before treatment can be scheduled. The package above is a discounted price for patients who prepay the entire fee before treatment. We offer a payment plan that is administered internally and not outsourced to a bank or credit card institution and therefore is less hassle and more affordable to most couples.

This involves a down payment followed by monthly payments over one year using a credit card. RMSCVA offers Capital One financing. Call 1-877-559-5050 and a 15 minute discussion by phone will let you know if you are eligible. RMSCVA offer our “IVF Success or Refund Program”. See the enclosed information for details.

Jody Halloran is the Practice Manager and can assist with financial questions and planning for IVF. She can be reached at (434)654-8520.

Many of the expenses incurred in this treatment may be tax deductible and information is available in IRS Publication 17 – “Your Federal Income Tax” and IRS Publication 502 “Medical and Dental Expenses”. Certain medical expenses may be deducted if you itemize on Schedule A (Form 1040). Deductions which apply to IVF are:

• Fees for fertility enhancement (procedures such as in vitro fertilization, including temporary storage of eggs and sperm)
• Fees for doctors and surgeons (sonograms, egg retrieval, anesthesia)
• Fees for hospital services, laboratory, surgical, obstetrical, nursing and x-ray services (blood tests, sperm evaluation)
• Cost of transportation for needed medical care (air fare, mileage -22 cents/mile for 2006- or out of pocket expenses –cost of gas, oil- not including general maintenance expenses)
• Medical and hospital insurance premiums
• Prescribed medicine (all IVF drugs)
• Lodging necessary for medical treatment ($50/night per person – limited to two people – the person receiving treatment and a companion)

Donor Egg Program Links

• Become an Egg Donor
• Donor Egg Recipient Couples
• Donor Egg Program- Overview