The Ontario Fertility Program (OFP), launched in 2015, aims to reduce the financial barrier for families through public funding for In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), Intrauterine Insemination (IUI), and Fertility Preservation*. The heart of the program delivers equitable access to fertility treatment for Ontarians.
The Ontario government is investing $250 million over three years to increase the number of clinics participating in the OFP.
At IVF Canada, there is no waiting list for the funded Ontario Fertility Program. Once your required assessments are complete, you can begin treatment right away.
Both of our locations (Markham & Toronto) offer equal access to the funded program under the same conditions, and you can choose whichever location is most convenient for your bloodwork and ultrasound appointments.
This flexible, coordinated approach ensures you receive seamless care without delays.
Ontario Fertility Program is a government-funded initiative that provides eligible residents with coverage for certain fertility treatments, including IVF, to support family-building. Click here for more information.
To apply for the Ontario Fertility Program, the process begins at IVF Canada fertility centres. Click here to book an appointment.
Our clinical team will review your eligibility based on valid health card, age, medical history, and any specific program requirements. They will guide you through completing the necessary Ministry of Health forms, gathering supporting documentation, and submitting your application. This is an easy process for you.
Throughout the process, the clinical staff will answer any questions, provide updates on your application status, and ensure that everything is submitted correctly to maximize the chance of approval. This support makes the process straightforward and helps you focus on your treatment journey.
Yes if you have completed a private cycle and not a government cycle then you could be eligibility as long as you have a valid Ontario health card and the female is under the age of 43 years old.
Access to OFP-funded IUI and IVF services is available to eligible residents of Ontario for all forms of infertility, including:
- medical infertility;
- non-medical infertility (single individuals or same sex couples),those who require a donor or surrogate
Access to funded services under the program is not based on gender, sexual orientation or family status.
Intrauterine insemination (IUI), Unlimited cycles
In vitro fertilization (IVF), One cycle per patient* per lifetime
*With the exception of one additional IVF cycle per lifetime if acting as a surrogate.
**Female patient must be under 43 years of age.
Fertility preservation (FP), Once cycle for medical reasons * (sperm or egg preservation), per patient per lifetime
*Patient must be diagnosed with a medical condition where the planned treatment is know to affect fertility and may lead to infertility.
If you require additional cycles or procedures that fall outside the limits of the Ontario Fertility Program, you have the option to pursue them privately through your clinic.
Your fertility team will help you understand the costs, timelines, and potential success rates of these additional treatments.
The province is also implementing the new Ontario Fertility Treatment Tax Credit, retroactive to January 1, 2025. The credit will provide up to $5,000 in annual support by covering 25 per cent of eligible fertility-related expenses, including IVF cycles, fertility medications, travel for treatment and diagnostic testing at IVF Canada, the top fertility clinic in Ontario.
As our government continues to protect Ontario families and the services they rely on, this historic announcement will triple the number of families benefitting from government-funded IVF services,
said Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health. “More people and families across the province will be able to access government-funded fertility services faster, more conveniently and with more financial support.”
The Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) pays for many health services you may need. There is no longer a waiting period for OHIP coverage. If you are eligible, you will have immediate health insurance coverage. Click here.
This illustrative example shows the payment breakdown for one privately funded IVF treatment, where the claimant is not benefiting from the Ontario Fertility Program, has net income of $85,000 and claims the Ontario and federal medical expense tax credits, and a proposed Ontario Fertility Treatment Tax Credit on their 2025 tax return.
The average fee for one IVF cycle is assumed to be $12,500, with additional costs of $7,500 for fertility services, including fertility drugs and diagnostic testing (totalling $20,000). Source: Ministry of Finance, Canada.
Access to OFP-funded IUI and IVF services is available to eligible residents of Ontario for all forms of infertility, including:
Access to funded services under the program is not based on gender, sexual orientation or family status.
*With the exception of one additional IVF cycle per lifetime if acting as a surrogate.
**Patient must be under 43 years of age.
*Patient must be diagnosed with a medical condition where the planned treatment is know to affect fertility and may lead to infertility.
The OFP expansion is focused on the IVF service delivery stream, to reduce wait lists, improve accessing historically underserved areas, and increase the number of patients receiving OFP funded IVF services.
