The Broken Australian Dream
Oct 15th 2003, 8:04 am
#16
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medicare for temp. res.
Medicare NOT available for holders of visa 410 - retirement visa..
Private medical insurance required when applying for this visa - Medicare is not available - we are from UK.
Private medical insurance required when applying for this visa - Medicare is not available - we are from UK.
Oct 15th 2003, 9:43 am
#17
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Re: The Broken Australian Dream
Originally posted by stay or go ?
if you are a Temp Resident in Australia, you are eligible for a "Reciprocal Agreement" Medicare card, which entitles you to Life Saving Medical care - and nothing else.
if you are a Temp Resident in Australia, you are eligible for a "Reciprocal Agreement" Medicare card, which entitles you to Life Saving Medical care - and nothing else.
As for migrants original post, he/she had to pay for public schooling? Me thinks maybe his/her grasp of english isnt the best, perhaps he/she has the public/state thing mixed up
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Oct 15th 2003, 9:51 am
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Re: The Broken Australian Dream
Originally posted by MrsDagboy
Not true, it covers you for trips to the doctor, xrays (non emergency) & the stuff that medicare usually covers. Dagboy has had one since he got here 2.5 years ago on a 457 visa & has used it for various things. Not sure what "restricted" is, but its not only lifesaving or public hospital treatment.
As for migrants original post, he/she had to pay for public schooling? Me thinks maybe his/her grasp of english isnt the best, perhaps he/she has the public/state thing mixed up .
Not true, it covers you for trips to the doctor, xrays (non emergency) & the stuff that medicare usually covers. Dagboy has had one since he got here 2.5 years ago on a 457 visa & has used it for various things. Not sure what "restricted" is, but its not only lifesaving or public hospital treatment.
As for migrants original post, he/she had to pay for public schooling? Me thinks maybe his/her grasp of english isnt the best, perhaps he/she has the public/state thing mixed up
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Oct 15th 2003, 10:24 am
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Re % rebate from medicare -
unless you go to a doctor that bulk bills you will only ever get 85% of the scheduled fee (set by Medicare) back regardless of what Medicare card you have. Its exactly the same for all.
And as for the high income earners paying an extra levy, I think you will find that that applies to anyone earning over a certain amount, it doesnt have anything to do with if you are on a visa or not.
unless you go to a doctor that bulk bills you will only ever get 85% of the scheduled fee (set by Medicare) back regardless of what Medicare card you have. Its exactly the same for all.
And as for the high income earners paying an extra levy, I think you will find that that applies to anyone earning over a certain amount, it doesnt have anything to do with if you are on a visa or not.
Oct 15th 2003, 10:54 am
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i'm a bit bamboozled by all the different info here..
I have a question. I am married to NZer who has automatic right to live in Aus. I am initially going on a ETA and applying for temp visa then PR... i am a ddiabetic...does anyone know how i will stand for getting my mediccations and check ups?...will it cost me heaps of money or will i get it free?
I have a question. I am married to NZer who has automatic right to live in Aus. I am initially going on a ETA and applying for temp visa then PR... i am a ddiabetic...does anyone know how i will stand for getting my mediccations and check ups?...will it cost me heaps of money or will i get it free?
Oct 15th 2003, 11:06 am
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I went over on a Working holiday and I got one (medicare) after a 10min form fill.
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Oct 15th 2003, 9:02 pm
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Re: The Broken Australian Dream
Originally posted by bondipom
I agree with Mrs Dagboy. OK I did not get full repayment but pretty much 95%. I was dealt with very quickly which was far more important to me. If you want 100% cover you must find a bulk billing doctor.
I agree with Mrs Dagboy. OK I did not get full repayment but pretty much 95%. I was dealt with very quickly which was far more important to me. If you want 100% cover you must find a bulk billing doctor.
Oct 15th 2003, 9:05 pm
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A 457 temp. visa - is not the same as a 410 retirement visa - be assured that Medicare is not available if you are the holder of a 410 visa - when this visa was granted to us two years ago the letter from immigration stressed this point.
Oct 15th 2003, 9:10 pm
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Originally posted by podgypossum
i'm a bit bamboozled by all the different info here..
I have a question. I am married to NZer who has automatic right to live in Aus. I am initially going on a ETA and applying for temp visa then PR... i am a ddiabetic...does anyone know how i will stand for getting my mediccations and check ups?...will it cost me heaps of money or will i get it free?
i'm a bit bamboozled by all the different info here..
I have a question. I am married to NZer who has automatic right to live in Aus. I am initially going on a ETA and applying for temp visa then PR... i am a ddiabetic...does anyone know how i will stand for getting my mediccations and check ups?...will it cost me heaps of money or will i get it free?
I had a scare the other month and one hospital trip cost $135 but I got back $110. The second trip for another department was free with nothing to pay up front. I was totally confused.
Oct 15th 2003, 9:16 pm
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Originally posted by bondipom
I had a scare the other month and one hospital trip cost $135 but I got back $110. The second trip for another department was free with nothing to pay up front. I was totally confused.
I had a scare the other month and one hospital trip cost $135 but I got back $110. The second trip for another department was free with nothing to pay up front. I was totally confused.
hope it was nothing serious bondi
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Oct 15th 2003, 9:24 pm
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Re: The Broken Australian Dream
Originally posted by shorrock
Regarding medicare and temp visa
If you country doesn't have an aggrement between each other you can claim the medicare levi back, via your tax return.
If you country does have an agreement between each other you can get a medicare card. All UK people can get a medicare card on a temp visa. But they also have to pay the medicare levi's on the there taxes.
Also on a temp visa you can claim more tax deductables. Not sure how much this is true, but I was told you can claim a flight back home each year. so if you fly to the uk from oz you get to claim A$2000 or more.
When on a temp visa you get Living away from home allowance. See previous threads on LAFHA.
I wish Not true as 'permanent' temp's when we get to oz although we shall pay all the relevant taxes we will NEVER be eligible for anything medicare cards or anything else.
Kieron
Regarding medicare and temp visa
If you country doesn't have an aggrement between each other you can claim the medicare levi back, via your tax return.
If you country does have an agreement between each other you can get a medicare card. All UK people can get a medicare card on a temp visa. But they also have to pay the medicare levi's on the there taxes.
Also on a temp visa you can claim more tax deductables. Not sure how much this is true, but I was told you can claim a flight back home each year. so if you fly to the uk from oz you get to claim A$2000 or more.
When on a temp visa you get Living away from home allowance. See previous threads on LAFHA.
I wish Not true as 'permanent' temp's when we get to oz although we shall pay all the relevant taxes we will NEVER be eligible for anything medicare cards or anything else.
Kieron
Oct 15th 2003, 9:26 pm
#27
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Hi podgypossum,
Nice Picture
Isit you?
I thuink it might be expensive for you being over on an ETA, untill you get Medicare & Bulk Bill
Bye
Markeh
Nice Picture
Isit you?
I thuink it might be expensive for you being over on an ETA, untill you get Medicare & Bulk Bill
Bye
Markeh
Oct 15th 2003, 9:41 pm
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Originally posted by welshboybilly
hope it was nothing serious bondi
ingrowing ego?
hope it was nothing serious bondi
ingrowing ego?
Oct 15th 2003, 9:58 pm
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Podgypossum,
If you're on an ETA and on a British passport, you should get treatment under the reciprocal health care thing. If you get the E111 form that gets you treatment just like in Europe,as you're a visitor.
As for the medication thing - I've packed the bit of paper, but I think you pay part of it, and the UK NHS picks up the bill for the rest, via Medicare.
If you're on an ETA and on a British passport, you should get treatment under the reciprocal health care thing. If you get the E111 form that gets you treatment just like in Europe,as you're a visitor.
As for the medication thing - I've packed the bit of paper, but I think you pay part of it, and the UK NHS picks up the bill for the rest, via Medicare.
Oct 15th 2003, 10:03 pm
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Originally posted by Pollyana
Podgypossum,
If you're on an ETA and on a British passport, you should get treatment under the reciprocal health care thing. If you get the E111 form that gets you treatment just like in Europe,as you're a visitor.
As for the medication thing - I've packed the bit of paper, but I think you pay part of it, and the UK NHS picks up the bill for the rest, via Medicare.
Podgypossum,
If you're on an ETA and on a British passport, you should get treatment under the reciprocal health care thing. If you get the E111 form that gets you treatment just like in Europe,as you're a visitor.
As for the medication thing - I've packed the bit of paper, but I think you pay part of it, and the UK NHS picks up the bill for the rest, via Medicare.
I cannot find a list of countries that have the reciprocal agreement. I wonder if anyone else has it.
Lets just hope none of us need it.