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B.C.'s free IVF program start date pushed back

  • B.C. Has postponed the start of its free in-vitro fertilization program by three months, now opening on July 2 instead of April 1, according to Health Minister Josie Osborne.
  • The program will fund one round of IVF per patient at a cost of up to $19,000, with updated eligibility criteria for patients who turn 42 during the delay.
  • MLA Claire Ratté expressed frustration over the delay, noting that many were anxious for details about the program due to the postponed start date.
  • Up to $34 million per year has been allocated to support the initiative, allowing 1,700 to 2,200 patients to access the program annually.
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B.C.'s IVF program delayed 3 months to 'ensure smooth launch': Minister

The program – first announced in Budget 2024 – was initially set to roll out in April

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City News broke the news in Toronto, Canada on Thursday, March 20, 2025.
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