Ritsumin “Fact-finding survey on infertility treatment widely implemented” Requested to the government September 30, 18:12
Regarding the fact-finding survey conducted by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare this year regarding the application of infertility treatment insurance, a volunteer member of the Constitutional Democratic Party told Deputy Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Mihara that the cause of infertility was on the male side and that it was not covered by insurance. We have requested a wide range of implementation, including the results of medical treatment.
About insurance coverage for infertility treatment The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has decided to consider expanding insurance coverage for more than 600 medical institutions registered with the Japan Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology based on the results of a fact-finding survey conducted within the fiscal year.
Volunteer members of the Constitutional Democratic Party met with Deputy Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Mihara at the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare on the afternoon of the 30th, and in the investigation, cases where the cause of infertility was on the male side and artificial insemination were not covered by insurance. We have requested a wide range of activities, including the actual results of medical treatment and the actual working conditions of embryonic insemination specialists who are responsible for artificial insemination, which is pointed out as having different treatments for each medical facility.
In response, Deputy Minister Mihara said, "I would like to consider it firmly."
Tomoko Abe, a member of the House of Representatives of the Constitutional Democratic Party, told reporters, "I think that the survey items will change if the parties ask how they are in trouble, so I would like you to know the actual situation before conducting the survey. ".