The Health Economic impact of Multiple Sclerosis in 2021 report revealed a significant increase in the number of people living with MS in Australia over the last four years.
An increase in the number of Australians living with MS corresponds with an increase in the total costs for people with MS in Australia, with total costs for all people increasing from $1.751 billion in 2017 to $2.449 billion in 2021.
MS Australia’s submission provides funding options that will improve the lives of people living with MS and reduce the economic impact of MS on the Australian health, disability, social services and aged care systems, including: