Nearly 85% of eligible faculty and staff participate in one of Duke's health
plans, compared to the national average of 60% participation.
Infertility Benefits
The benefit structure of the Duke Select and Duke Options health plans requires
patients receiving infertility services to pay a copay based on a packaged
group of services. Care must be provided at Duke Medical Center. Employees
are eligible after two years of service. Package One
In vitro fertilization (IVF)
Patient pays $3000. *
 Package Two
IVF with ICSI.
Patient pays $3500. *
Package Three
A surgical procedure such as myomectomy or the treatment of
endometriosis.
Patient pays $3000.
Package Four
Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation (COH).
Patient pays $1000. *
Package Five
Frozen Embryo Transfer.
Patient pays $500.
* The drugs that are approved for use in the COH fertility packages are Repronex,
Follistim and HCG. Patients will be responsible for 50%
of the cost of the drugs in addition to the package price.
Note: The patient should use the Medco Health prescription card at a participating
pharmacy to purchase infertility drugs.
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