What is Medicare?
Medicare is a national insurance scheme that provides free or subsidised healthcare for Australians Learn more about how it works and who's eligible.
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Medicare Safety Net
The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) helps Australians to access a wide range of prescription medicines without paying the full price.
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Bulk billing for medical services
Bulk billing is when your doctor bills Medicare directly and accepts the Medicare benefit as full payment for their service.
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Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS)
Using the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), Australians can access a wide range of prescription medicines without paying full price.
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Paying for diagnostic testing
Tests and scans used to diagnose disease can be expensive although Medicare covers some or all of the costs of many diagnostic tests. Learn more here about Medicare coverage.
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Urgent Care Clinics
Medicare Urgent Care Clinics are open longer hours than GP clinics and provide bulk billed urgent care when you don’t need the emergency department.
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How do I pay for healthcare?
The Australian Government helps to keep down the cost of healthcare for most people who live here. This article covers the most common questions about how to pay for your healthcare.
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The public and private hospital systems
Choosing between a private and a public hospital can be confusing. Find out how your choices for treatment and care can differ.
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Cost of dental care
Dental care can be expensive and you might need to pay for it yourself. Find out the different ways you can cover the cost of dental care.
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About My Health Record
My Health Record is Australia's secure digital health record system. Learn how to store your health information, such as scripts and vaccinations.
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