生殖地圖Which cities/counties offer social egg freezing subsidies? How to apply?
As of 2025, more than ten cities/counties across Taiwan, including Taipei City, New Taipei City, Taoyuan City, Hsinchu City, Taichung City, Tainan City, and Kaohsiung City, have piloted or implemented subsidies related to egg freezing (oocyte cryopreservation). Common subsidy items include AMH blood test fees, egg freezing treatment fees, and annual egg storage fees. The amounts and eligibility vary by city/county (e.g., Hsinchu City's egg freezing treatment subsidy cap is approximately NT$20,000, with a combined cap of approximately NT$31,000 including storage fees; Taipei City's egg freezing subsidy cap from 2025 is approximately NT$32,000). Applicants generally need to have resided locally for a certain period and undergo treatment at a partner reproductive institution before applying according to regulations. The following is a neutral summary; the actual list of cities/counties, amounts, eligibility, and application procedures are subject to the latest announcements from local health bureaus or women's and children's affairs departments.
FAQ
Which cities/counties offer egg freezing subsidies?
As of 2025, cities/counties that have piloted or implemented egg freezing subsidies include Taipei City, New Taipei City, Taoyuan City, Hsinchu City, Miaoli County, Taichung City, Yunlin County, Chiayi City, Tainan City, Kaohsiung City, Hualien County, and Penghu County. The start dates, items, and eligibility vary by city/county and are subject to change. For the exact list, please refer to the announcements from local health bureaus or women's and children's affairs departments.
What items are typically covered by egg freezing subsidies?
Common subsidy items include AMH blood test fees (approximately NT$1,000 per case in some cities/counties), egg freezing treatment fees, and annual egg storage fees. Some cities/counties cover all three, while others cover only one or two, each with caps and application time limits, as per local announcements.
What is the difference between social egg freezing and medical egg freezing subsidies?
Social egg freezing generally refers to freezing eggs for non-medical reasons to preserve fertility in advance; medical egg freezing refers to preserving eggs due to illness (e.g., cancer treatment that may affect ovarian function). Some cities/counties distinguish between these two types in their subsidy eligibility and conditions, while others subsidize only one type. The actual scope depends on local announcements.
What are the conditions and amounts for Hsinchu City's egg freezing subsidy?
According to Hsinchu City's pilot program, items include AMH blood test subsidy, egg freezing treatment subsidy (requires household registration for at least one year, once per lifetime, cap approximately NT$20,000), and egg storage fee subsidy (approximately NT$2,000 per year, up to 5 years, limited pilot). The combined cap is approximately NT$31,000. Eligibility is based on the date of household registration transfer, requiring at least one year. Exact quotas, amounts, and annual regulations are subject to Hsinchu City Government announcements.
How to apply for Taipei City's egg freezing subsidy?
Taipei City has implemented egg freezing subsidies since 2025, with a cap of approximately NT$32,000. Applications are submitted by individuals, who must prepare the required documents within a certain period (approximately 6 months) after completing treatment. Exact eligibility, amounts, and application deadlines are subject to the latest announcements from the Taipei City Department of Health.
What are the common conditions for applying for egg freezing subsidies?
Common conditions include: the applicant must have resided locally for a certain period, undergo treatment at a partner or designated reproductive institution in that city/county, submit the required documents to the health bureau or women's and children's affairs department according to regulations, and receive payment after approval. Details vary by city/county; please follow local announcements.
Is the egg freezing subsidy the same as the National Health Administration's IVF subsidy?
No. The National Health Administration's IVF subsidy is a central government program for infertile couples undergoing IVF treatment (see our page 'How to Apply for Government IVF Subsidies?' for a neutral summary). Egg freezing subsidies are mostly local government programs for oocyte cryopreservation. The administering agencies, target groups, and applicable treatments differ; they can be inquired about and applied for separately.
Where can I find the latest information on egg freezing subsidies?
It is recommended to directly check the official websites of local health bureaus or women's and children's affairs departments, or call the local health bureau for inquiries. Egg freezing subsidies are mostly pilot programs, and amounts and eligibility are subject to change. Always refer to the latest official announcements; this page is only a neutral information summary.
References (official data sources)
· This page is a neutral compilation of information, for reference only, not medical advice, and does not constitute any treatment commitment. Actual regulations and treatments should be based on announcements from competent authorities and explanations from qualified physicians.
