Capping Medicare Saftey Net for IVF/ART #2

[Caramello]

This thread is discussing the changes that may happen to Medicare as of the 1st of January next year.

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[buliej]

Hi

Anyone follow the discussions today - I completely forgot...and I'm a bit afraid to read bad news.

[Caramello]

I haven't buliej, however I was going to ask how many people are seriously considering pushing forward with IVF this year rather than waiting until next year - because with this and the changes to NSW donor laws also on the 1st of January we are seriously considering it...

[buliej]

I'm sure many people are considering the increased costs associated with putting off cycling until next year. I think I posted a link to an article that mentioned some doctors will be working through the traditional Xmas closing. I haven't heard this about my clinic, but I would imagine it's in the clinic's interest to do this as well. I am certain that they will see a reduction in patients (and thus revenues) next year - this has to be the case, doesn't it?

I'm going to do as many cycles as possible as quickly as possible - I'm mainly driven by the loudest biological clock - my failed pregnancies have caused so many delays as I recover from the m/c's and d&c's - I feel like I'm losing critical time.

[Taurean78]

Hi there,

I am currently in the 2WW and have 2 embies frozen but would consider doing another fully stimulated cycle in Oct if we aren't successful this time. We would have to have Sept off to let ovaries calm down but we could be pushing it to fit in a FET and stim cycle before end of 2009.
I know it sounds pessimistic but trying to be a realistic in my thinking - besides, safety net resets so higher out of pocket after Dec.

Here is a link to do with things from today's Australian,
Greens vow to oppose IVF changes in the Senate | The Australian

xxTaurean78

[buliej]

Thanks for the link.