How to get IVF quota

In vitro fertilization (IVF) is one of the methods of infertility treatment and belongs to the category of assisted reproductive methods and technologies (ART).

In Kazakhstan, citizens who meet the established medical criteria may receive infertility treatment using assisted reproductive technologies under the compulsory social health insurance (CSHI) system.

The IVF procedure, medical indications, contraindications, and patient selection criteria are determined by Order No. ҚР ДСМ-272/2020 of the Minister of Healthcare of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated December 15, 2020, “On Approval of the Rules and Conditions for the Use of Assisted Reproductive Methods and Technologies.”

To obtain a referral, patients must undergo medical examinations, obtain a conclusion from a relevant medical specialist, and complete the established document review procedure.

This article explains who is eligible for IVF under the CSHI system, how to undergo the necessary examinations, choose a clinic, and obtain a referral.