❓ Question seeks clarification on whether IVF fees are applied equally to heterosexual and homosexual couples. The answer clarifies that fees are based on treatment required and eligibility is based on medical infertility or risk of genetic abnormality.
AnsweredQoN 1544Legislative Assembly
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(b) are fees levied at the same rate for heterosexual and homosexual couples?
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Answered
26 June 2003
Responded by
Minister for Health
Response time
23 days
(a) The nature and extent of fees levied on those accessing IVF programs vary according to the diagnosis and treatment required. Fertility clinics charge private patients for the services that they provide based on the Medicare Benefits Schedule.
(b) IVF fees are levied on the basis of treatment required. In WA IVF treatment is accessible only to those who are medically infertile or who are likely to pass on a genetic abnormality or disease.
(b) IVF fees are levied on the basis of treatment required. In WA IVF treatment is accessible only to those who are medically infertile or who are likely to pass on a genetic abnormality or disease.
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