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Federal Government changes to rebates for IVF

As you would be aware, the Federal Government has announced its intention to place caps on Safety Net Payments for Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) numbers for items relating to Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) services. The Federal Government has announced it intends to apply these caps from January 1st 2010. The proposed caps can be found on the MNS online website http://www.health.gov.au/internet/mbsonline/publishing.nsf/Content/Medicare-Benefits-Schedule-MBS-1

Another critical piece of the puzzle is still missing, which is what increase will apply to the rebates paid to you for affected MBS item numbers. The Government adjusts the MBS scheduled rebates each year from November 1st, so clarity on these issues is likely by then.

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Celebrating 21 years of IVF success

Since commencing services in 1988 the Wesley IVF program has achieved success with more than 2000 children born as a result of assisted reproductive technology. During the month of April the Wesley IVF unit will celebrate 21 years of IVF success at the Wesley Hospital.

With one in six couples experiencing fertility problems, the Wesley Hospital, in collaboration with Monash IVF provide over 400 treatment cycles a year, bringing hope to many infertile couples throughout Queensland.

Twenty one years on, Dr John Allan, founder of the Wesley IVF unit, is overwhelmed by the success of the program that continues to provide couples with a wide range of services for treatment of male and female infertility. It is rewarding and encouraging reaching this 21 year milestone and reflecting on the worldwide technological developments that continue to provide Wesley Monash IVF with some of the most advanced and effective fertility treatments for our patients. ” Dr Allan said.

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