Active-Duty Military?

Have orders—or expect them soon?

Don’t wait to understand your options.

ASK FST ABOUT FERTILITY PRESERVATION CHECK OFFICIAL DoD ELIGIBILITY

COULD I BE ELIGIBLE?

The program applies to certain active-duty members of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Space Force who:

• Have orders, including deployment orders, for qualifying hazardous duty
• Are determined likely to receive qualifying orders within 120 days
• Will be geographically separated under orders from a spouse, domestic partner or dating partner for 180+ days, including sea duty

Not sure whether your orders qualify?

The Department of Defense determines eligibility.

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WHAT IS REIMBURSED?

For eligible service members who meet program requirements, covered services include:

• Retrieval
• Associated medications
• Required testing
• Freezing
• Shipping
• Storage

UP TO $10,000/YEAR

Egg freezing services

UP TO $500/YEAR

Sperm freezing services

Eligible service members can receive care through a military treatment facility or a civilian fertility clinic of their choosing.

TIMING MATTERS.

Already have orders? Don’t wait to understand your options.

For some eligible service members, covered fertility preservation services must be completed before qualifying orders begin.

If you’re considering fertility preservation, starting the conversation early can help you understand the clinical steps and the time involved.

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HOW DOES REIMBURSEMENT WORK?

This is a DoD reimbursement program.

Documentation requirements include:

• DHA Form 459
• Command attestation
• Itemized invoices
• Proof of payment

Reimbursement generally must be requested within 120 days of the covered service.

The program does not reimburse IVF or embryo creation.

The Department of Defense determines program eligibility and reimbursement. Fertility Specialists of Texas can help you understand the clinical process and timeline.

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TWO KINDS OF QUESTIONS. TWO PLACES TO GET ANSWERS.

ASK THE DoD

• Do I qualify?
• Do my orders qualify?
• Which expenses are reimbursable?
• What documentation do I need?

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ASK FERTILITY SPECIALISTS OF TEXAS

• How long does egg freezing take?
• What does the process involve?
• How does sperm freezing work?
• How soon should I contact you?

Fertility Specialists of Texas can help you understand the clinical steps, fertility preservation options and treatment timeline so you have the information you need to decide what comes next.

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GRATEFUL TO SHARE. PROUD TO SUPPORT.

We’re honored and grateful to share this important information with our military community and to help service members understand their new fertility preservation options.

We recognize Military Family Building Coalition, Building Military Families Network, and RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association for their ongoing commitment to military families and the broader work of expanding awareness, support and access to family-building care.

Please help us get this information to the people who need it. Share this page with a service member, military family or organization in your community.

YOUR ORDERS MAY AFFECT YOUR FAMILY-BUILDING TIMELINE.

Get the information you need before time becomes the deciding factor.

If you’re considering egg or sperm freezing, starting the conversation early can help you understand the process and the time involved.

Fertility Specialists of Texas is ready to help you take the next step.

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Eligibility and reimbursement are determined by the Department of Defense. Program requirements, limitations and deadlines apply.

Last reviewed: September 3, 2026