Reported 8 months ago
As the crisis of declining birth rates may soon become a national security issue in Taiwan, various cities and counties have introduced egg freezing subsidies. However, the number of applicants seems to be significantly low. Only a little over 500 people have applied for the subsidies in Taipei, Taoyuan, Hsinchu City, and Miaoli County. Experts analyze that the low subsidy amount may impact applicants' willingness. The challenges and costs associated with egg freezing procedures, including annual freezing fees, have deterred potential applicants, with some believing that increasing the subsidy amount or extending the preservation period could boost women's willingness to freeze eggs.
Source: YAHOO