Unit 1

Question 1

Medicare

Answer 1

• Is Australia’s universal health insurance scheme
• Established in 1984
• Aims to provide access to affordable and basic healthcare in what is known as the public health sector

Question 2

Who is covered by Medicare?

Answer 2

• All Australian citizens

- Commonwealth countries such as New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, Sweden, Netherlands, etc.

Question 3

What is covered by Medicare?

Answer 3

• General Practitioners (GP)
• Specialists
• Pathology and eye tests
• X-Rays
• Psychologist visits (limited)