The Federal Government outlined in the May 2009 Budget implications for IVF funding


The Federal Government in the May 2009 Budget outlined some important changes that will affect funding for IVF treatment. The Government announced that the Medicare Safety Net funding for IVF will change from 1 January 2010. The indication is there will be caps to a number of Medicare Benefits Schedule numbers in relation to assisted reproductive technology (ART) and the funding or rebates for IVF treatment from 1st January 2010.

IVFAustralia and in fact the entire IVF profession and patient support group ACCESS Australia is seeking clarity on the Government?s proposed changes, which could mean a fairly significant increase in the out of pocket costs for patients. The Government has not issued any specific details as yet, we only know that there will be changes from the 1st January 2010.

If you have any questions regarding the costs and how this may affect you or the potential changes to funding for IVF treatment from 2010 please talk with our team. Be reassured that if you are undergoing treatment now or before 1st January 2010 there is no change to your Medicare Safety Net rebate funding.