US EditionAdvocates disappointed budget offered no funding for IVF, despite campaign pledge
Fertility advocates express concern as the Liberals omit IVF funding estimated at $103 million annually, leaving access dependent on inconsistent provincial coverage.
- Fertility advocates are disappointed that the Liberal government did not provide funding for in vitro fertilization treatments in the recent federal budget, despite a prior campaign promise.
- The Liberal government pledged to create a program to provide up to $20,000 per cycle of IVF, estimated to cost $103 million annually, but there was no mention of IVF funding in the budget.
- Baden Colt emphasized the financial burden of IVF, stating that funding would be "life-changing" for many families facing similar challenges.
- Various provinces offer different levels of IVF funding, with British Columbia providing up to $19,000 while Alberta and other areas provide no coverage at all.
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Advocates disappointed budget offered no funding for IVF, despite campaign pledge
OTTAWA — Fertility advocates say they're disappointed the Liberal government did not make good on its campaign promise to fund in vitro fertilization treatments in the recent federal budget.
Advocates disappointed budget offered no funding for IVF, despite campaign pledge
OTTAWA — Fertility advocates say they're disappointed the Liberal government did not make good on its campaign promise to fund in vitro fertilization treatments in the recent federal budget.
Advocates disappointed budget offered no funding for IVF, despite campaign pledge
OTTAWA — Fertility advocates say they're disappointed the Liberal government did not make good on its campaign promise to fund in vitro fertilization treatments in the recent federal budget.
Advocates disappointed budget offered no funding for IVF, despite campaign pledge
OTTAWA — Fertility advocates say they're disappointed the Liberal government did not make good on its campaign promise to fund in vitro fertilization treatments in the recent federal budget.
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