Government Funding for Fertility in Newfoundland and Labrador

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has introduced an IVF Subsidy Program in 2022 to assist individuals and families requiring fertility treatments, particularly those who need to travel out of the province for In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) services. Currently, as of 2024, no clinic within Newfoundland and Labrador offers a full range of fertility treatments.

Patients can go to Eastern’s Health’s Newfoundland & Labrador Fertility Services (NLFS) for some fertility treatments.

As of March 2025, the program was restructured based on a provincial review of fertility services. The subsidy is now a single lifetime maximum of $20,000 that can be applied across multiple cycles — replacing the previous $5,000/cycle structure. The payment is provided to Newfoundlanders and Labradorians who meet the eligibility criteria.

Overview of the IVF Subsidy Program

The IVF Subsidy Program now provides a lifetime maximum of $20,000 (effective March 2025), which can be applied across multiple cycles as needed.

The program is designed to provide financial assistance to individuals who need to travel out of the province for IVF services. Successful applicants are required to pay the upfront costs and can expect to receive their reimbursement 30 to 60 days after submitting their claim. The services must be provided at a clinic of the applicant’s choosing located within Canada, and the subsidy is retroactive to September 1, 2021.

Eligible Costs

The eligible expenses under the IVF Subsidy Program are limited to:

1. IVF procedures at a fertility clinic. As of 2025, eligible IVF procedures include: IVF, frozen embryo transfer (FET), donor egg cycles, donor embryo cycles, oocyte cryopreservation (egg freezing), ICSI, and gestational carrier cycles, plus associated prescribed medications not covered by private insurance.
2. Prescribed medications related to the IVF procedures (to the extent they are not covered by your private insurance)

Travel expenses associated with out-of-province treatment are eligible within the $20,000 lifetime maximum, where treatment costs alone fall short of the cap.

How to Claim the Subsidy

To be eligible for the subsidy:

• Individuals must hold a valid MCP card
• They must be referred for IVF services by the Newfoundland and Labrador Fertility Services (NLFS) clinic to a clinic of their choice within Canada
• Not have previously received a provincial subsidy for more than three cycles of IVF services
• For the duration of a pregnancy achieved through IVF, individuals must be followed by NLFS

You must keep all receipts and documentation related to the treatments to submit along the application for the subsidy.

Applicants can obtain the application form from the Newfoundland and Labrador Fertility Services clinic or by emailing the NLFS directly. Once the form is completed, it should be submitted with the required supporting documents to the provided mailing address. Visit Eastern Health to learn more.

In conclusion, the IVF Subsidy Program in Newfoundland and Labrador aims to provide essential financial support to individuals and families seeking fertility treatments, particularly those who need to travel out of the province for IVF services. By offering a lifetime subsidy of up to $20,000, patients are significantly relieved of the financial burden associated with such treatments.

Clinics in Newfoundland and Labrador

Clinic Name	City
Newfoundland and Labrador Fertility Services	St. John's

FAQ

Can you do IVF in Newfoundland & Labrador?

At the Newfoundland and Labrador Fertility Services fertility clinic, you can get diagnosis, monitoring, and some treatments. They can do the first 5 weeks of IVF, but then you must travel out of province to complete the transfer. This makes things very difficult for residents in Newfoundland & Labrador.

How much financial support does the IVF Subsidy Program offer, and how many cycles are covered?

The program now offers a one-time lifetime subsidy of up to $20,000 (effective March 2025), which can be applied across multiple IVF cycles as needed. This replaced the previous $5,000/cycle structure with a maximum of three cycles.

What costs are covered by the IVF Subsidy Program?

The subsidy covers IVF procedures (including IVF, FET, donor egg cycles, ICSI), prescribed medications related to IVF procedures (if not covered by private insurance), and travel expenses within the $20,000 lifetime maximum, where treatment costs alone fall short of the cap.

How can someone apply for the IVF Subsidy Program in Newfoundland and Labrador?

Applicants need a valid MCP card, a referral from the Newfoundland and Labrador Fertility Services (NLFS) to a clinic within Canada, and must not have previously received a subsidy for more than three IVF cycles. They should keep all receipts and documentation for the treatment to submit with the application form, which can be obtained from NLFS or by emailing them directly.