New Measures to Lower Contraceptive Costs for Australian Women

Australian women will gain improved access to long-acting reversible contraceptives starting Saturday, with changes to the Medicare Benefits Schedule making options like IUDs and birth control implants more affordable for approximately 300,000 women, saving up to $400 annually. Health Minister Mark Butler emphasized that these updates aim to enhance women’s reproductive health choices by reducing cost and access barriers.

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