Australian fertility organizations seek updated Medicare infertility definition for equal access to reproductive services.

Australia's top fertility organizations, including ANZSREI, FSANZ, and RANZCOG, have urged for a Medicare definition update of infertility, calling it outdated and discriminatory. They advocate for equal access to reproductive services, irrespective of relationship status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The proposed change may affect Medicare funding of fertility treatments, currently limited to those unable to conceive after a year of regular unprotected sex; single individuals and LGBTQ couples often need to pay thousands for IVF treatments before qualifying for Medicare rebates.

August 03, 2024
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