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Infertility is a condition only confirmed after undergoing numerous tests and procedures. The diagnosis will begin with a thorough medical history analysis, followed by a fertility work out which involves blood tests, semen analysis, urine analysis and physical exams. These are done to determine the exact cause of a person's infertility and most likely find a way to overcome the condition.

Once diagnosed, a range of infertility treatments like IVFs, IUIs, ZIFTs and GIFT are available. Your fertility specialist will be able to give you a thorough listing of your options. It is to be noted though that these procedures, tests and treatments may entail a hefty sum. One IVF cycle cost ranges from $4,000 to $12,500. This fee excludes IVF drug fees and consultation.

However for most couples, finding the means to finance the journey to infertility treatment may prove to be too expensive and unaffordable. For this reason, couples who are experiencing infertility should try to learn as much as they can about Infertility Insurance.

Every man and woman would require a unique fertility plan and your fertility specialist can offer you an individualized plan. Most fertility clinics carry infertility diagnosis and treatment packages, which may be covered by infertility insurance.

If employed, you can discuss the availability of infertility insurance with your employer and medical insurance provider to explore your fertility insurance coverage. A number of policy providers now provide comprehensive infertility insurance. This infertility insurance is further categorized according to the coverage they provide.

Standard Health Insurance covers infertility only for specific fertility treatments and may not cover the whole fertility package specified for you. This kind of insurance requires a minimum monthly premium for the coverage. Some insurance policies cover fertility diagnosis and treatments including IUI and IVF, artificial insemination, and assisted reproductive treatments, albeit at a higher premium cost.

Insurance providers may also have refund programs, which could help you go ahead with treatments and get covered after the fact. The couple would have to pay upfront for the programs, and if the couples would not be successful in conceiving, they may avail themselves of the refund of up to 70% of total infertility treatment cost.

Thus, it is very important that you know everything about the coverage of your insurance policy and discuss this with your fertility specialist so they can itemize the fertility diagnosis and treatment package that will be apt for your coverage.

If you are still thinking about getting covered, it is important to note the following:

• The insurance policy on Infertility covers all diagnostic tests
• Your infertility insurance must include coverage on your regular trips to your fertility specialist.
• The insurance policy must carry a clause that would include artificial reproductive treatments.
• There is a provision for coverage on ART drugs and/or drug fees.

There are some states that mandate the coverage of fertility treatment. Specific laws in some states require medium sized firms that employ more than 50 people to provide infertility insurance. California Law for one, requires coverage on infertility diagnosis and treatments but excludes IVF procedures. In Chicago, comprehensive insurance coverage is provided; covering up to four cycles of IVF procedures and requires this coverage be given to firms employing more than 25 people.

Read up on the state's laws, employer's health insurance coverage and discuss with your fertility specialist the best insurance policies available for you and your partner.