How to Apply for Government IVF Subsidy?

What are the complete steps for applying for IVF subsidy?

Under the current "IVF Subsidy 3.0 Program," subsidies are handled in the order of "first pass qualification review, obtain the subsidy notice, then begin treatment," and treatment must be carried out at a contracted assisted reproductive institution of the Health Promotion Administration, Ministry of Health and Welfare (HPA):

1. Confirm eligibility: At least one spouse holds Taiwan nationality and the couple has completed marriage registration in Taiwan, the wife is under 45, and a physician has diagnosed infertility and the need for IVF treatment.
2. Apply for qualification review at a contracted institution: After the institution verifies the couple's identity and diagnosis, it registers the subsidy qualification review form in the HPA system, and both spouses sign a declaration (on paper or with an electronic signature in the system).
3. Start treatment only after obtaining the subsidy notice: Only after passing the review and obtaining the subsidy notice may treatment be carried out during the approved treatment period (within 1 year from the date of application for qualification review); those who do not start treatment within that period must undergo qualification review again.
4. Receive IVF treatment: Follow the physician's plan through stages such as ovulation induction, egg retrieval, fertilization, embryo culture, and implantation.
5. Apply for medical expense subsidy: After treatment is completed, the institution assists in registering the medical expense application form; after HPA review approval, funds are remitted to the applicant; if the approved disbursement amount is less than the requested amount, a separate notice will be sent, and the applicant may apply in writing for re-review within 1 month of receiving the notice.

The above is a summary based on the application method and process of the "IVF Subsidy 3.0 Program" as amended by the HPA announcement on August 17, 2026; exact regulations are subject to the HPA's latest announcements and the explanations of contracted institutions. This page is a neutral information summary.

What documents are usually required to apply for IVF subsidy?

Document requirements may vary slightly among institutions. The following is a common checklist; it is recommended to confirm the latest version with the contracted institution or the Health Promotion Administration in advance:

• Identification documents of both spouses: ID cards to verify nationality and identity.
• Marriage and household registration proof: To prove legal marital relationship (e.g., household registration data).
• Infertility diagnosis certificate: Issued by a physician at the contracted institution.
• Consent forms: Relevant consent documents signed by both spouses.
• Treatment and expense receipts: Treatment proof and payment receipts required for reimbursement.
• Power of attorney (if applicable): If delegating to another person, authorization documents must be attached.

Since applications are usually handled by the treatment institution, it is recommended to inquire with the institution's contact window at the initial consultation or before starting treatment to confirm the document list and timeline, avoiding the need for later document supplementation.

Document items are subject to announcements by the Health Promotion Administration, Ministry of Health and Welfare, and explanations from treatment institutions. This page is a neutral information summary.

How to confirm whether an institution is a 'subsidy-contracted' institution?

Government subsidies only apply when receiving medical care at a 'contracted assisted reproductive institution,' so confirming the institution's contracted status is important. Verification can be done through the following methods:

1. Check the Health Promotion Administration's published list: The list of contracted institutions is announced by the Health Promotion Administration, Ministry of Health and Welfare, and can be checked on its official website.
2. Directly confirm with the institution: Ask the institution whether it is a contracted unit for the current subsidy program and request an explanation of the subsidy reimbursement process.
3. Distinguish between 'licensed' and 'contracted': An institution on the 'licensed list' means it is legally permitted to perform assisted reproduction; to apply for subsidies, it must also be a 'subsidy-contracted' unit. The two lists have different meanings.

This website indicates on institution pages whether they are on the contracted list, for reference only, not endorsement or ranking; the final authority is the official latest list. For more information on verifying legality and contracted status, please refer to this site's 'Official Verification' and 'Licenses and Permits' pages.

Contracted status is subject to the latest announcement by the Health Promotion Administration, Ministry of Health and Welfare. This page is a neutral information summary.

Can local government additional subsidies and central IVF subsidies be used together?

Taiwan's IVF subsidy is primarily based on the central program administered by the Health Promotion Administration, Ministry of Health and Welfare; some counties and cities have local additional subsidies or support for fertility or assisted reproduction. Since the administering agencies differ, whether they can be applied simultaneously and how to avoid duplicate claims for the same expense depends on each program's regulations:

• Central program: Administered by the Health Promotion Administration, providing tiered subsidies for IVF treatment for eligible infertile couples.
• Local additional subsidies: Some county/city health bureaus or related departments have separate programs with varying eligibility (e.g., length of household registration), amounts, and applicable treatments.
• Can they be used together?: Each program usually specifies how it can be combined with other subsidies. It is recommended to confirm with both the Health Promotion Administration and the local health bureau, and keep relevant receipts for separate applications.

Additionally, subsidies for egg freezing (oocyte cryopreservation) are mostly handled by local governments and are a different system from the central IVF subsidy; they can be inquired about separately. See this site's 'Egg Freezing Subsidy' page for details.

Eligibility, amounts, and combination rules for each program are subject to the latest announcements by the Health Promotion Administration, Ministry of Health and Welfare, and respective county/city governments. This page is a neutral information summary.

How are the subsidy caps tiered under the IVF Subsidy 3.0 Program? (From September 1, 2026, based on age and application order)

The current "Infertility IVF Subsidy 3.0 Program" provides graded payments based on "the wife's age at the first application for each pregnancy" and "application sequence," and sets different caps according to the treatment stage actually completed (egg retrieval to implantation / egg retrieval only / implantation only). The Health Promotion Administration announced an amendment on August 17, 2026: for those submitting qualification review applications on or after September 1, 2026 (inclusive), the cap for the 2nd and 3rd "egg retrieval to implantation" procedures for the same pregnancy is raised from NT$100,000 to NT$150,000 (wife under 40) and from NT$80,000 to NT$130,000 (40 to under 45); the age cutoff for the payment tiers is also set at age 40. The table below summarizes the subsidy amount table of the announced program; it is for understanding the tier structure only and is not a commitment of individual amounts.

There are also two age-related rules: Number of applications allowed depends on the wife's age at the "first application" for each pregnancy; those under 40 may apply up to 6 times per pregnancy, and those aged 40 to under 45 may apply up to 3 times (each application must be made before age 45); Number of embryos to implant depends on age at implantation; those under 38 may have at most 1 embryo implanted each time, and those aged 38 to under 45 may have at most 2 each time. All amounts in each tier are caps and are reimbursed on an actual-expense basis. For those who have already submitted an application for that pregnancy before September 1, 2026, applications made thereafter on or after September 1 will use the new amounts, and applications before September 1 will be handled according to the previous rules.

The above amounts, number of times, and number of embryos to implant are all based on the latest announcement of the "Infertility IVF Subsidy 3.0 Program" by the Health Promotion Administration, Ministry of Health and Welfare. This page is neutral information compilation and not medical advice.

Step One for Today: How to Start Applying for Subsidies

Breaking the application into immediate, actionable steps is more reliable than relying on memory:

1. Check Eligibility and Tiers: Visit the IVF subsidy section of the Health Promotion Administration, Ministry of Health and Welfare, and use your age and application order to check the subsidy cap and eligibility criteria.
2. Prepare Documents: Gather identity and marriage certificates, physician diagnosis, etc. (see the document section above for details).
3. Confirm Contracted Institutions: Whether your medical institution is a contracted subsidy provider affects the application process; ask at your next visit (see section above).

One Thing You Can Do Today: Go to the Health Promotion Administration subsidy section, look up your subsidy cap tier to get a baseline, and list the documents you need to prepare. Actual eligibility and amounts are subject to the latest announcements from the competent authority.

This section is a neutral compilation of information, not medical or legal advice. All regulations are subject to the latest announcements from the Health Promotion Administration, Ministry of Health and Welfare.