Chapter 6 Flashcards
Allied health services
Health services provided by trained health professionals who are not doctors, dentists or nurses. Examples include services provided by physiotherapists, psychologists and occupational therapists.
Assistive technology
A device, system or design, that allows an individual to perform a task that they would otherwise be unable to do, or increase the ease and safety with which a task can be performed.
Bulk-billing
When the doctor or specialist charges only the schedule fee. The payment is claimed directly from Medicare so there are no out-of-pocket expenses for the patient.
Income test
A determination of whether an individual or family is eligible for government assistance based on their level of income.
Patient co-payments
The payment made by the consumer for health products or services in addition to the amount paid by the government.
Premium
The amount paid for insurance.
Protected Special Category visa
These visas are held by some people who arrived in Australia on a New Zealand passport and meet other specific criteria.
Schedule fee
The amount that Medicare contributes towards certain consultations and treatments. The government decides what each item is worth and that’s what Medicare pays. Doctors and private hospitals may choose to charge more than the schedule fee.
