Was kostet IVF (In-vitro-Fertilisation)?
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is an assisted reproductive technology where eggs are retrieved, fertilized with sperm in a laboratory, and the resulting embryo is transferred to the uterus. Medicare does not cover IVF.
Ohne Versicherung
$15,000
Mit Versicherung
$5,000
Medicare
$0
Landesweiter Durchschnitt
$6,667
By Elena Bellini, MPH, Health Policy & Management · Last reviewed 2026-04-21 ·
Sources: American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) 2025 · Methodology · Editorial standards Übersicht
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is an assisted reproductive technology in which ovarian follicles are stimulated with injectable hormones, mature eggs are retrieved under transvaginal ultrasound guidance, eggs are fertilized with sperm in the lab, and one or more resulting embryos are transferred to the uterus (fresh or frozen). A single cycle takes roughly 4 to 8 weeks of monitoring, medications, and procedures. The quoted base cycle fee typically covers monitoring ultrasounds and labs, the egg retrieval, anesthesia, laboratory fertilization, embryo culture, and one fresh or frozen transfer — but almost never includes the stimulation medications, which are a large separate cost. Add-ons that stack on top include ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection) for male factor issues, preimplantation genetic testing (PGT-A/PGT-M), embryo freezing (cryopreservation), long-term storage fees, donor eggs or donor sperm, and gestational-surrogate arrangements. Because success rates are age-dependent and cycle-dependent, most patients budget for more than one cycle.
Was den Preis beeinflusst
- Medications: injectable gonadotropins are a large separate cost that can rival or exceed the base cycle fee and are usually not bundled into the clinic quote.
- Add-on procedures: ICSI, preimplantation genetic testing (PGT), and assisted hatching each carry their own fees on top of the cycle.
- Freezing and storage: cryopreservation of embryos and annual storage fees add ongoing cost beyond the initial cycle.
- Donor or surrogacy services: using donor eggs, donor sperm, or a gestational carrier multiplies total cost substantially.
- Number of cycles: many patients require 2-3 cycles to achieve a live birth; budgeting for a single cycle underestimates actual spend.
- State coverage mandates: a growing number of states require insurance to cover IVF for eligible patients, which dramatically shifts out-of-pocket exposure.
Spartipps
- Check state insurance mandates — roughly 20 states require some level of fertility or IVF coverage for eligible plans, and employer size determines whether the mandate applies.
- Ask your employer whether they offer a fertility benefit (programs through companies like Progyny, Carrot, or Maven are increasingly common).
- Look for clinic-level multi-cycle discount packages or shared-risk (money-back) programs if multiple cycles are likely.
- Ask about specialty-pharmacy patient assistance programs for fertility medications; discount programs exist for many gonadotropins.
- Consider a minimal-stimulation (mini-IVF) or natural-cycle protocol if clinically appropriate — significantly lower medication cost.
- Use HSA or FSA dollars for IVF expenses; contributions to a dedicated HSA during planning years can offset a meaningful share.
Versicherungs- und Deckungshinweise
Coverage for IVF is highly variable. A growing set of states (including Massachusetts, Illinois, New York, New Jersey, and others) mandate IVF coverage by commercial insurers, with specific eligibility criteria around age, diagnosis, and prior treatment. Outside those mandates, IVF is often a benefit only if the employer has chosen to include it — increasingly common at large employers. Original Medicare does not cover IVF. Medicaid coverage for IVF is rare. Medications are usually billed under pharmacy benefits (if any), and coverage may differ from the IVF procedure itself. Many patients finance IVF through fertility-specific lenders or use HSA and FSA funds.
Data sources for this page
Cost figures on this page are compiled from the following sources, triangulated per the rules in our methodology:
- American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) 2025 — primary CMS reference used as the Medicare-rate anchor.
- Hospital Price Transparency machine-readable files (HPT MRFs) from a sample of major hospitals in each state, per the federal Hospital Price Transparency rule.
- Transparency in Coverage payer in-network rate files for commercial-rate cross-validation.
- State All-Payer Claims Database (APCD) summaries where published (Colorado, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Maine, Utah, Vermont, Rhode Island, Washington, Oregon).
Last reviewed 2026-04-21. See editorial standards for our fact-checking process and correction policy.
Range: $10,950 to $20,700 · 50 states shown
Kosten nach Bundesstaat
| Bundesstaat | Ohne Versicherung | Mit Versicherung | Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | $10,950 | $3,650 | $0 |
| Arkansas | $11,250 | $3,750 | $0 |
| West Virginia | $11,250 | $3,750 | $0 |
| Alabama | $11,700 | $3,900 | $0 |
| Oklahoma | $11,700 | $3,900 | $0 |
| Kentucky | $12,750 | $4,250 | $0 |
| Louisiana | $12,900 | $4,300 | $0 |
| Iowa | $13,200 | $4,400 | $0 |
| New Mexico | $13,200 | $4,400 | $0 |
| South Carolina | $13,200 | $4,400 | $0 |
| South Dakota | $13,200 | $4,400 | $0 |
| Kansas | $13,350 | $4,450 | $0 |
| North Dakota | $13,350 | $4,450 | $0 |
| Idaho | $13,500 | $4,500 | $0 |
| Nebraska | $13,500 | $4,500 | $0 |
| Tennessee | $13,500 | $4,500 | $0 |
| Indiana | $13,950 | $4,650 | $0 |
| Missouri | $13,950 | $4,650 | $0 |
| Utah | $13,950 | $4,650 | $0 |
| Wyoming | $13,950 | $4,650 | $0 |
| Georgia | $14,100 | $4,700 | $0 |
| North Carolina | $14,100 | $4,700 | $0 |
| Michigan | $14,250 | $4,750 | $0 |
| Montana | $14,250 | $4,750 | $0 |
| Arizona | $14,700 | $4,900 | $0 |
| Ohio | $14,700 | $4,900 | $0 |
| Wisconsin | $14,700 | $4,900 | $0 |
| Maine | $14,850 | $4,950 | $0 |
| Texas | $14,850 | $4,950 | $0 |
| Florida | $15,150 | $5,050 | $0 |
| Minnesota | $15,150 | $5,050 | $0 |
| Illinois | $15,450 | $5,150 | $0 |
| Pennsylvania | $15,450 | $5,150 | $0 |
| Delaware | $15,600 | $5,200 | $0 |
| Nevada | $15,600 | $5,200 | $0 |
| Vermont | $15,600 | $5,200 | $0 |
| Virginia | $15,600 | $5,200 | $0 |
| Colorado | $15,900 | $5,300 | $0 |
| New Hampshire | $15,900 | $5,300 | $0 |
| Oregon | $15,900 | $5,300 | $0 |
| Maryland | $16,500 | $5,500 | $0 |
| Rhode Island | $16,650 | $5,550 | $0 |
| Washington | $16,650 | $5,550 | $0 |
| Connecticut | $18,000 | $6,000 | $0 |
| New Jersey | $18,000 | $6,000 | $0 |
| California | $19,800 | $6,600 | $0 |
| Massachusetts | $19,950 | $6,650 | $0 |
| Alaska | $20,250 | $6,750 | $0 |
| New York | $20,250 | $6,750 | $0 |
| Hawaii | $20,700 | $6,900 | $0 |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
Was kostet ivf (in-vitro-fertilisation) ohne Versicherung?
Die durchschnittlichen Kosten für ivf (in-vitro-fertilisation) ohne Versicherung in den USA betragen $15,000. Die Kosten variieren erheblich je nach Bundesstaat.
Deckt die Versicherung ivf (in-vitro-fertilisation) ab?
Die meisten Krankenversicherungen decken ivf (in-vitro-fertilisation) ab, wenn medizinisch notwendig. Mit Versicherung betragen die durchschnittlichen Eigenkosten $5,000.
Deckt Medicare ivf (in-vitro-fertilisation) ab?
Medicare Teil B deckt in der Regel ivf (in-vitro-fertilisation) ab, wenn von einem Arzt verordnet. Der durchschnittliche von Medicare genehmigte Betrag ist $0.
Geprüft von Elena Bellini · Zuletzt geprüft: 2026-04-21
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