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Purpose statement
Subsidise, from 1 July 2023, storage costs of eggs, sperm or embryos for patients with cancer and people at risk of passing on genetic diseases or conditions, for eligible participants who have undergone Medicare Benefits Schedule covered genetic testing.
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Description
The Government will subsidise, from 1 July 2023, storage costs of eggs, sperm or embryos for patients with cancer and people at risk of passing on genetic diseases or conditions, for eligible participants who have undergone Medicare Benefits Schedule covered genetic testing. This measure builds on the 2022-23 October Budget measure titled Support for New and Expecting Parents.
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