What is Medicare? How does medicare work?

OSHCglobal - Medicare is the scheme that gives Australian residents access to healthcare. It gives all Australians and some people from overseas a wide range of health and hospital services at no cost or low cost.

What is Medicare?

Medicare is the scheme that gives Australian residents access to healthcare. It gives all Australians and some people from overseas a wide range of health and hospital services at no cost or low cost.

How does Medicare work?

To access Medicare, you need to enrol.

If you are eligible, you will get a Medicare number and card.

You can use this card to receive a wide range of medical services. However, not all services are paid for by Medicare.

Are you a carer or helping someone out?

Carers are everyday people who provide unpaid and ongoing care and support to someone they know who has a disability, mental illness, drug or alcohol dependency, chronic condition, terminal illness or who is frail.

Support for carers

Find practical information and useful resources for carers on Carer Gateway. You can also learn more about carers' support and services in your state or territory through Carers Australia.

Medicare cards are issued to people enrolled in Medicare. You can find registration information at the front of the Medicare enrolment form at the Department of Human Services. You use your Medicare card when:

•           making a Medicare claim for a paid or unpaid doctor's account

•           visiting a doctor who bulk bills

•           receiving treatment as a public patient in a public hospital

•           filling a Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) prescription at a pharmacy

Most taxpayers pay a Medicare Levy of 2% of their taxable income to help fund Medicare.

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OSHCglobal (Source: Healthdirect)