Publicly Funded IVF Program
Last updated on May 2, 2024If you need access to fertility treatment, you may be eligible for B.C.’s new publicly funded in-vitro fertilization (IVF) program. The program will launch in April 2025.
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Background
In March 2024, the province announced a new publicly funded IVF program that is anticipated to be launched in April 2025. The program will provide funding for one cycle of IVF for eligible B.C. residents.
The IVF program is currently in development. An expert clinical group has been established to advise on specific program parameters such as eligibility considerations, service delivery options, and care pathways to access the service throughout B.C.
Once this work is complete, more details about coverage and included services will be available.
Application Process
Starting in April 2025, eligible B.C. residents may benefit from the publicly funded IVF program. Program development is underway, and more details on the application process will be available once the program details have been finalized.
Frequently asked questions
Q1: What will be covered?
Starting in April 2025, B.C. will launch the new publicly funded IVF program, funding a single cycle of treatment per patient, per lifetime. Once program development is complete, more details about coverage and included services will be available.
Q2: Do you have to be eligible and enrolled in the provincial Medical Services Plan (MSP) to have access to the IVF program?
Yes. For information regarding MSP eligibility and enrolment, please refer to https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/health-drug-coverage/msp/bc-residents/eligibility-and-enrolment/are-you-eligible
Q3: Who will be eligible?
Eligibility details are in development and will be informed by extensive consultation with an expert clinical group, as well as research of best practices in other jurisdictions. Once eligibility details are determined, more information will be available.
Q4: If I previously underwent IVF treatment or am currently undergoing IVF treatment, will I still be eligible for the publicly funded IVF program for future treatment?
Having previously undergone IVF treatment does not make you ineligible for the publicly funded IVF program.
Q5: I have previously undergone and/or am currently undergoing IVF and paying out of pocket for the treatment. Will the publicly funded IVF program cover my costs to date?
Retroactive reimbursement of IVF treatment before program launch (April 2025) will not be available.
Q6: Who do I connect with to get started with the IVF program?
Individuals who would like to take the next step in their fertility journey should consult their health care practitioner.
More details on the application process for the IVF program will be available once the program details have been finalized.