Medicare

Question 1

Define Medicare

Answer 1

Medicare is Australia’s universal health insurance scheme funded by the federal government.

Question 2

What does medicare cover?

Answer 2

• Doctor and specialist consultation fees as often as needed.
• Tests and examinations needed to treat illness e.g eye tests & most procedures performed by a doctor.

Question 3

What does medicare not cover?

Answer 3

• Most dental examinations
• Ambulance services
• Private hospital costs