Liberals would gather brain trust on infertility
(cz) McGuinty’s proposed panel of experts could pave the way for increased coverage of in-vitro treatments and adoption expenses.
Liberal Leader Dalton McGuinty said yesterday that he would create an expert panel on fertility if he is re-elected, a move that may lead to financial assistance for couples trying to expand their families.
Under his plan, all women in Ontario older than 29 would also have access to fertility screening as part of their annual checkup, a service that would cost the province an estimated $5-million to 10-million a year.
“With this information they can make informed choices about their family planning and work pro-actively with their doctors to find ways to address any problems or concerns,” Mr. McGuinty said.
Although the Liberal Party would not say who would be appointed to the fertility panel, policy advisers inside the campaign said it would be made up of representatives from medical and adoption communities and could issue recommendations within six to 12 months. more…
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