mitf I asked same question at my clinic last week and they all just say, they've been told to say that nothing changes as per the last letter earlier in year stating the amount it was going to go up by.
as far as i can see, all clinics are cashing in allowing everyone (me included) to do more stim (therefore more expensive) cycles this year...there must've been an influx in the last 3 months)....in the fear of what's gonna happen in Jan '10. whether their prices will come down/go up or remain the same...they won't disclose till they have to.
I'll be thinking with my feet though..they're nice there...but I know from friends that they're nice at other places.
Our FS was pretty upset/disappointed in the whole thing when we saw him last week. He said that the clinic's prices wont increase just that the amount that Medicare gives back will be much less, costing us at least 1k to 2k more for a full stim cycle. He basically said that K Rudd thinks he gets paid too much. Umm, hello! This man is a pioneer in IVF research/development in Australia and is a remarkable doctor who has given so much to so many people. DH and I are lucky to have two little ICSI bubs and although we would like another, it wont be the end of the world for us if our FET isnt successful. But i feel so sad and sorry for all the couples out their starting/continuing their LTTTC journey. Things are going to be very tough and it honestly isnt fair.
Thanks for this. At a quick glance it looks like it will be no different or possibly even better off. However I won't beleive it until I see it. It's also so damn hard to understand!
I guess we can also only really compare if we have the same item number this year and then next year and make the claim (with both being either before or after the safety net) so it is a true apples 4 apples comparison.
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