IVF process question

Cj • Unexplained infertility. IVF mama of 👧👧

I’ll be able to apply for <a href="https://glowing.com/glow-fertility-program">IVF</a> benefits in Sept. I was wondering if anyone knew if I could start the process the month before or maybe sooner? Not sure what all goes into the prep. They pay a one time 10K benefit so I know I’ll be paying a lot out of pocket as well. I know I’ll be paying out of pocket for meds. Is it reasonable to think I could start the meds the month before approval? Is it a full month that you start meds for <a href="https://glowing.com/glow-fertility-program">IVF</a> prep? Or more?

We may also have to redo all infertility testing (labs, SA, HSG, follicle scans, etc...) because it’ll be over a year since we had those done and I read on our old paperwork it all has to be done within one year prior to starting

We meet all the criteria for approval (except that I can’t apply until Sept.) and if it’s denied, for whatever reason, we are still going through with it. I know I should be asking my RE these questions but they’re impossible to contact by phone, and it’s difficult for me to get off work right now. Just wondering when I should request time off to go in for another consult.