No, Malka Ella is only able to pay fertility clinics and associated doctors
Does Malka Ella pay for long term storage of embryos?
No, Malka Ella does not pay for long term storage of embryos.
What does Malka Ella actually pay for – blood tests etc. or just the fertility treatment?
Malka Ella does not cover doctor’s consultations, blood tests, operations or scans. Only fertility treatments and other associated procedures are covered.
How many treatments are funded a year?
Each couple is able to apply for TWO (2) IVF treatments OR SIX (6) AI in a 12 month period. Under extenuating circumstances funding or additional treatments will be considered.
What treatments are funded?
Please refer to this page on the Malka Ella website for more details.
I am unmarried and would like to freeze my eggs, can I apply for Malka Ella for funding?
Yes, you are able to apply to Malka Ella in order to preserve your fertility. If your application is successful, Malka Ella will fund a maximum of R20Â 000 towards this procedure. Please note that long term storage of the eggs is not included in the funding. Should you wish to use the eggs at a later stage, this would need …
If I am receiving financial assistance from Malka Ella do I need to attend the mikveh before a treatment?
Yes, a requirement of the Malka Ella Fund is that the recipient attends the mikveh according to the halacha in the treatment cycle being funded. If the couple is unclear about the laws of the mikveh or what is required, Malka Ella will assist in pairing women with a kallah teacher who understands the intricacies of fertility. Please contact [email protected] …
Are only observant couples funded by Malka Ella for fertility treatments?
For standard IVF procedures all Jewish married couples are able to apply for funding. Couples applying for donor eggs or surrogacy need to meet with the Johannesburg Beth Din to get permission before Malka Ella will consider funding their treatment.
Does Malka Ella only fund Jewish couples for fertility treatments?
Yes, Malka Ella only funds Jewish couples for fertility treatments. Both partners need to be Jewish and must have been married in an orthodox Jewish ceremony.