AS EARLY AS AUGUST 5th, 2010, INFERTILE QUEBEC COUPLES WILL BENEFIT FROM COVERAGE OF ASSISTED REPRODUCTION TO ACHIEVE THEIR DREAM OF HAVING A CHILD

On July 13 at 10:00 a.m. the MUHC hosted Health and Social Services Minister Dr. Yves Bolduc for the public announcement of the start date for medicare coverage of fertility treatments in Quebec. To access the Ministry’s press release, please click here.

The new law will come into effect on August 5, 2010. The government has committed $2million to enhance MUHC facilities and supply equipment needed to optimize delivery of care. This work will be conducted progressively over the coming months and we therefore ask people to please be patient while we work to meet the increased demand.

There are many details relating to the new fertility treatment program that are yet to be defined. Given the clinical and administrative impact this will have on the MUHC, a multi-disciplinary transition committee has been created at the McGill Reproductive Centre to ensure that the Centre is ready to accommodate new patients before the August 5 implementation date. Further details will be added on our website as they become available.

In the meantime, the MRC can keep a record of your name and contact information if you wish to receive updates on the government guidelines as they become available (please note: this list is NOT a wait list for IVF services). Contact our call centre by phone on 514-843-1650, or by e mail to info@mcgillivf.com for more information.

Finally, if you have any questions about the new program, you may find the answers in the FAQ section of this website.