Active-Duty Military?

Have orders—or expect them soon?

Get the facts. Timing can matter.

Whether you’re preparing to grow your family now or preserving fertility for the future, this program provides expert-led care with bundled pricing and a transparent structure.

Talk with the Fertility Institute

Learn more about this program and check official DoD Eligibility:

• https://www.militarytimes.com/pay-benefits/2026/08/12/dod-to-launch-pilot-for-some-service-members-to-freeze-sperm-eggs/
• https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/PLAW-118publ159/pdf/PLAW-118publ159.pdf

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.

CHECK OFFICIAL DoD ELIGIBILITY

What is Reimbursed?

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

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

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.

Egg freezing in particular involves multiple steps and takes time. Connecting with a fertility practice early can help you understand the clinical timeline and what may be possible within the time you have.

Ask About Egg or Sperm Freezing

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. The Fertility Institute can help you understand the clinical process and timeline.

VIEW OFFICIAL DoD PROGRAM INFORMATION

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?

GET OFFICIAL DoD PROGRAM INFORMATION

ASK THE FERTILITY INSTITUTE

• How does egg freezing work?
• How much time should I allow?
• What does sperm freezing involve?
• What should I expect from the process?

The Fertility Institute can help you understand the clinical process for egg or sperm freezing, what evaluation may be needed, and the timeline involved.

TALK WITH OUR FERTILITY PRESERVATION TEAM

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.

Clear information can help you make an informed decision about your future.

If you’re considering fertility preservation, getting the clinical information you need early matters.

The Fertility Institute is here to help you understand the process, your options, and what may be possible within your timeline.

TALK WITH OUR FERTILITY PRESERVATION TEAM

VISIT THE OFFICIAL DoD CRYOPRESERVATION PROGRAM PAGE

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

Last reviewed: September 3, 2026