Family who spent $250,000 on IVF welcomes new rebate scheme in SA

A new government rebate scheme in South Australia is set to provide significant financial relief for couples undergoing costly IVF treatments. For one couple who spent an estimated $250,000 on fertility treatments over six years, the initiative represents a "huge difference."

Chloe Bradley, who is due to give birth to her second child conceived via IVF, shared her family's arduous journey, which included six miscarriages, multiple procedures, and unexpected medical complications. The couple faced difficult choices, such as prioritizing fertility treatments over a mortgage, and incurred additional expenses for specialists not available locally in Adelaide.

"Ultimately we had to decide, do we get a mortgage or continue pursuing a family?" Ms. Bradley recounted, highlighting the financial strain of fertility treatments.

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Ultimately we had to decide, do we get a mortgage or continue pursuing a family?

Starting July 1, the South Australian government's scheme will offer eligible women and families up to $4,000. This includes $2,000 per cycle for two IVF cycles and a $250 rebate for pre-IVF fertility testing. South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas emphasized that this program is designed to be more accessible and generous than any other similar scheme nationwide.

"We'll become the first state in the nation to be able to offer financial support for women and families going through IVF treatment, not just once but twice," Mr. Malinauskas said. The rebate will be available to South Australian families, including single parents, with a household income of $180,000 or less. The government aims to ensure that financial barriers do not prevent individuals from having the opportunity to raise a child.

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We'll become the first state in the nation to be able to offer financial support for women and families going through IVF treatment, not just once but twice.