Province Of B.C. Taking Action To Fund IVF, Support Families

The Province has given more information on the improved in-vitro fertilization access, announced in this year’s budget.

“For people wanting to start a family, infertility and other barriers to parenthood can take a real toll on their well-being,” said Premier David Eby.

“Being able to have a child shouldn’t depend on how much money you make, who you love or your relationship status. A new publicly funded IVF program here in B.C. will support more people on the path to parenthood.”

Beginning April 1, 2025, a new publicly funded IVF program will fund treatment and medication for a single cycle of treatment.

Further details like age considerations, service delivery options and care pathways to access the service throughout B.C. will be determined through consultation with an expert clinical group over the course of 2024.

Through Budget 2024, the Province is investing $68 million to begin work on the new IVF program with the coverage coming in line with other Canadian provinces.

The Eby government says improved access to IVF is part of its work to improve gender equity in B.C., which also includes lower child-care costs, pay-transparency legislation, and reducing gender-based violence.

To see the full release, visit Government of British Columbia.