Affording Fertility Care

We have compiled a list of current resources to help you prepare financially for your treatment. Your care team is always here to help you navigate this, and every part of your fertility journey.

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The Pollin X Modern Miracle Foundation IVF Grant program

We are proud to partner with The Modern Miracle Foundation, a registered Canadian charity, founded to ease the financial burden for families requiring IVF treatment to build their families.  Through this exclusive partnership, successful Pollin patient applicants will receive an (up to) $10,000 grant. 

*Eligible treatments include:

• Offset the cost of 1 IVF cycle
• Cover the cost of 1 x Frozen Embryo Transfer of previously frozen embryo
• Cover the cost of 1 x Egg Thaw/Fertilization cycle of previously frozen eggs + transfer (FET or Fresh) 

*Applicant is only eligible for 1 grant for 1 of the above treatment options

*All grants exclude the cost of medications

*Grant is only eligible to cover 1 cycle/treatment

For more details about this program, how to qualify and instructions on how to apply, please visit  www.modernmiraclefoundation.com/pollin.

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Pollin X Beautifi Fertility Financing 

Pollin has partnered with Beautifi Solutions to give our patients the ability to access a monthly payment option in order to reduce the financial strain when starting fertility treatment.

Applying is secure, does not impact your credit score, and you receive your application results instantly. For more information, visit beautifi.com/doctors/pollin-fertility/

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Other resources to explore:

Your Employee Health Benefit program.

More and more Canadian employers are offering fertility specific employee benefits to help offset the cost of fertility treatments. Many benefit programs cover a set amount towards the cost of treatments, and or, medication costs associated with treatments. You can inquire about specific coverage by calling your benefit provider directly or speaking with your company's HR department. If you have a partner, ensure they look into their benefits as well.

Did you know that certain fertility medical expenses are tax deductible in Ontario?

The medical expense  tax credit will cover 25% of eligible fertility expenses up to $5000 per year. It is important that you keep all of your treatment related receipts for tax filing. For more information, a full list of allowable expenses and how to claim, visit the CRA website.

Fertility Treatment Grants.

Individuals and couples in need of financial support to build their families should consider an application to one of the following registered Canadian charities whose shared mission is to provide IVF funding grants to those who need it most.

For more information on these organizations, how to qualify and apply, visit the websites listed below.

Fertility Friends Foundation: open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents between the ages of 18 and 50 years of age who reside in Ontario with valid OHIP coverage - fertilityfriendsfoundation.com

Small Wonders: provides medical guidance and financial assistance for fertility treatments for Canadian Jewish individuals and couples - smallwonders.ca