Health Minister Greg Hunt said from November 1 Australians would be able to claim a rebate for five items covering new pre-implantation genetic testing services provided within the existing IVF process. .
Announcing $95.9 million in funding toward the new rebate on Sunday, Mr Hunt said the testing would mean more children would be born free of genetic conditions, while parents would save between $3,000 and $4,000 a year.
"Mackenzie's Gift, which we are announcing today, is pre-implantation genetic testing for families who are going through IVF," Mr Hunt said at a press conference on Sunday.
Mr Hunt said the expanded PBS listing would benefit about 1,600 Australians each year
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