Assisted Reproductive Services (ARS) Loan

In the United States, one in eight couples has trouble getting pregnant or staying pregnant. CGMA supports members of the Coast Guard community with financial assistance to build their families. Assistance is available for clients wishing to engage in a recognized fertility treatment program or associated costs not covered by TRICARE.

Amount

Up to $6,000

Type of Assistance

Interest-Free Loan

Eligibility

Active Duty

Auxiliary

Civilian Employees

PHS Officers and Chaplains

Reserves

Retired Military Personnel

Start with Your CGMA Rep

Start with your local CGMA Representative

There are more than 600 Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Representatives to help you.

How to Apply

Gather these documents:

Your Coast Guard ID
CGMA-03 ARS Loan Application
CGMA-15 Personal Budget
A letter or invoice from a medical provider that clearly states the program of treatment and the estimated cost. This documentation should be authoritative (not an email or handwritten note) but need not include any specific medical information.

Contact your CGMA Representative to start the process.

Terms

All CGMA members are eligible regardless of marital status or sexual orientation.
The loan may be issued up to 30 days prior to preparatory treatment or contract signing, since providers often require an initial payment.
Repayment should not exceed Expiration of Enlistment (EOE) or 36 months.
The initial loan must be paid in full before another application is submitted.

What's Covered?

Intrauterine insemination (IUI)
In vitro fertilization (IVF)
Donor egg/sperm
Cryopreservation
Surrogacy
Other forms of assisted reproductive technology

Loans may not be used for experimental or research programs.

Military IVF facilities

If you receive treatment at one of the Military Treatment Facilities (MTF) listed below, you will still need to pay out-of-pocket but the cost is less compared to the same services at a non-military clinic.

Fort Sam Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, TX
Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, HI
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD
Womack Army Medical Center, Ft. Bragg, NC
Naval Medical Center, San Diego, CA
Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, WA