people without private health insurance earning more than a certain amount ($90 000 a year for individuals and $180 000 for families in 2020â21) pay extra tax
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Who is eligible for Medicare?
Australian citizens or through the reciprocal agreement
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Provide two examples of 'allied health services'
Examples include services provided by physiotherapists, psychologists and occupational therapists.
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What are the two sector called that make up Australia's healthcare system?
Public and private
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Medicare will pay for___% of the schedule fee for treatment in a private hospital
75%
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What is the 'schedule fee'?
The amount that Medicare contributes towards certain consultations and treatments.
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Identify two advantages of Medicare
Available to all Australian citizens, covers tests and examinations, Medicare safety net
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Identify two disadvantages of Medicare
No choice of doctor for in-hospital treatments âĒ Waiting lists for many treatments âĒ Does not cover alternative therapies âĒ Often does not cover the full amoun
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What is this: An additional 2 per cent tax placed on the taxable income of most taxpayers.
Medicare levy
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What year was Medicare introduced?
1984
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Who could be expemt from the medicare levy?
Those with low incomes or with specific circumstances may be exempt from paying the levy
