3 - Obtain a Referral Letter

You need a referral letter by the time of your appointment; it’s up to you if you get this before or after you make an appointment.

To be eligible for Medicare rebates, you must have a current referral letter from a GP or specialist medical practitioner. It needs to have your name, your partner’s name (if applicable) and be specifically referring you to Monash IVF or the fertility specialist you’re seeing.

[monash_tips]Monash IVF tip: Ask your GP for an “indefinite referral” instead of one that lasts 3-12 months. It’s important you have a valid referral during treatment to receive the maximum Medicare rebate.[/monash_tips]