Medicare

Question 1

Medicare

Answer 1

Australia’s health care insurance scheme that provides essential medical services to Australian citizens, permanent residents and citizens of countries with reciprocal agreements such as Papua New Guinea.

Question 2

Medicare Safety Net

Answer 2

Individuals whom require frequent medical services are Procter by this Medicare subsection. This program provides discounted services once surpassing a certain threshold

Question 3

Medicare Levy

Answer 3

Medicare Levy refers to the 2% extra costs able Australian citizens pay in there general taxes that help fund Medicare.

Question 4

Medicare Levy Surcharge

Answer 4

An additional 1-1.5% high income earners (whom do not have private hospital insurance) pay in their general taxes.

Question 5

Bulk Billing

Answer 5

When the doctor or specialist charges only the schedule fee. The payment is claimed directly from Medicare so there are no out-of-pockets expenses for the patients.

Question 6

Schedule Fee

Answer 6

The amount that Medicare contributes towards certain consolations and treatments. The government decides what each item is worth and that is what Medicare pays.

Question 7

PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme)

Answer 7

PBS is a program of the Australian Government that subsidies prescription medications for Australian citizens and permeant residents, as well as international visitors covered by a reciprocal health care agreement.

Question 8

PBS Safety Net

Answer 8

For individuals whom require regular medications, after surpassing a certain threshold are protected by this safety net. This safety net provided discounts and lower subsidizations for these families.

Question 9

Healthcare Complaint Organisation

Answer 9

HCC

Question 10

What does Medicare cover and not cover?

Answer 10

Cover:
GP Visits
Blood Tests
X-Rays
Eye Tests

Don’t Cover:
Glasses
Hearing Aids
Allied Health
Plastic Surgeries