2024 Egg Freezing Subsidy Program

Are there government subsidies for egg freezing? The 2021 IVF Subsidy didn’t include egg-freezing options, but that doesn’t mean the costs have to be out-of-pocket. Some cities are planning egg freezing programs, including Taoyuan and Hsinchu with a head start in implementing the programs back in 2023. Let’s dive in and understand how this works!

Am I Eligible for This Subsidy?

Delaying marriage and childbirth is becoming more and more prominent in today’s society, and women have started taking action to preserve their fertility by freezing their eggs. The subsidy is to assist women in decreasing their financial burdens in terms of egg freezing and to assist those who are currently planning their future families. Who is eligible to apply though? The graph below shows Taoyuan and Hsinchu’s criteria for applying for the subsidy.

Criteria	Taoyuan	Hsinchu
Subsidy Services	AMH blood test, egg freezing treatment	AMH blood test	Egg freezing treatment
Age Range	Women aged 25 to 40	Women aged 25 to 40 (including new resident spouses)
Registration	Household registration of patient or spouse in Taoyuan	Household registration in Hsinchu	Household registration in Hsinchu for 1 year
Special conditions/ restrictions	Spouses who are registered residents of Taoyuan but have not yet obtained a Republic of China (Taiwan) identity card are also eligible to apply. Females under 25 years old who have cancer and are assessed by a doctor to be infertile due to the cancer or its treatment (eligible once in a lifetime). Those who have undergone an egg-freezing procedure and meet the subsidy criteria but are unable to obtain eggs due to physical reasons are still eligible for the subsidy (eligible once in a lifetime).	-	Doctors at artificial reproductive medical institutions contracted by Hsinchu will evaluate fertility, who will be able to undergo egg-freezing procedures.

Subsidy Services & Quota

How much does the subsidy cover? What are the services covered? Taoyuan’s Department of Public Health has explained this here. Subsidy items can be categorized into 2:

1. Egg-freezing nutrition fund & storage fee

A subsidy of NT$10,000 is provided for the first year as an egg-freezing nutrition fund; in the subsequent two years (the second and third), a subsidy of NT$6,000 is provided for storage-related expenses. Each case will receive a subsidy of up to NT$22,000.

2. AMH blood test

Starting in 2024, AMH blood tests done during egg-freezing treatment will receive NT$1,000 per case.

Subsidy Comparison

As stated above, only Taoyuan and Hsinchu have implemented the subsidy program so far, Taipei, New Taipei, Taichung, and other cities are still currently planning for the program most suitable to each demographic. The graph below states the two city’s detailed programs:

	Taoyuan	Hsinchu
Subsidy Services	AMH blood tests done during egg freezing treatment will receive NT$1,000 per case. A subsidy of NT$10,000 is provided for the first year as an egg-freezing nutrition fund; in the subsequent two years, a subsidy of NT$6,000 is provided for storage-related expenses. Each case will receive a subsidy of up to NT$22,000.	AMH blood tests done during egg freezing treatment will receive NT$1,000 per case. (once per year/person) Egg-freezing treatment will receive NT$20,000 (once in a lifetime) Storage fee subsidy can receive up to NT$2,000 per year for 5 years
Start Date	January 1st, 2024 to December 31st, 2024, or until funds are exhausted	February 1st, 2024
Institution	Clinics in cooperation with ART institutions approved by Taoyuan’s Department of Public Health	Clinics in cooperation with Hsinchu

Egg Freezing Application: 4 Steps

How to file for the application though? Different cities and clinics may have different procedures, so for reference, let’s take a look at how NUWA Taoyuan assisted in filing for the subsidy previously.

STEP 1. An appointed specialist from the institution will assist you in applying for the subsidy

To be eligible for the subsidy, the reproductive institution must be in cooperation with the county and municipal government. NUWA Taoyuan is one of those reproductive institutions.

STEP 2. Documents preparation

Those applying will need to provide the following documents:

AMH Blood Test Subsidy Egg Freezing Subsidy

Required documents Affidavit
A copy of the applicant's ID front and back. If the applicant is not registered in the city, a copy of the spouse's ID front and back must also be provided. Affidavit and consent form
A copy of the applicant's ID front and back. If the applicant is not registered in the city, a copy of the spouse's ID front and back must also be provided.
A front and back copy of the applicant’s bank account book
Proof of statement (provided by clinic)
Medical itemized receipt (provided by clinic)

	AMH Blood Test Subsidy	Egg Freezing Subsidy
Required documents	Affidavit A copy of the applicant's ID front and back. If the applicant is not registered in the city, a copy of the spouse's ID front and back must also be provided.	Affidavit and consent form A copy of the applicant's ID front and back. If the applicant is not registered in the city, a copy of the spouse's ID front and back must also be provided. A front and back copy of the applicant’s bank account book Proof of statement (provided by clinic) Medical itemized receipt (provided by clinic)

STEP 3. Begin treatment

The AMH blood test and egg-freezing treatment will be carried out by the procedures of the artificial reproduction institution.

STEP 4. An appointed specialist from the institution will assist you in applying for the subsidy

The institution will apply for the subsidy at Taoyuan’s Department of Women and Children Development, and upon approval, the subsidy fee will automatically be dispersed to the applicant’s account.

Egg Freezing Subsidy Notice

Finally, even though the subsidy program can decrease many women's and couples’ financial burdens, it is still recommended to double-check the criteria and eligibility of the program!

Confirm whether you’re eligible according to the criteria

If you’ve applied for the IVF Subsidy at the same time, the fee for the AMH blood test and egg retrieval will not be duplicated in that year.

Extended Reading: 2024 IVF Subsidy for Infertility Treatment Qualifications, Prospects, and Procedure

It is more common for this generation to step into marriage later and later, and egg freezing has become one of the biggest concerns of modern-day women. It is best to understand all aspects of the treatment and the program, to better prepare for your fertility planning. If there are any questions or concerns regarding egg freezing, you are most welcome to register online for an appointment, NUWA is here to help you each step of the way!

(Article about Taoyuan’s Department of Public Health, and Hsinchu’s Egg Freezing Subsidy)

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