DaveandLinda

Many thanks sirmatt 101 and junejuno. I had a look on the Medicare website to see what we would be covered for. It states 'medically necessary treatment' but doesn't list the things sirmatt101 mentioned under things not covered (apart from dental treatment) so is quite misleading I think.

MikenSueNW3

G'Day

Another thing to remember is that Medicare only pay the "schedule fee" – which is only $30-something for a GP consultation that might in fact cost you as much as $70. That is unless the GP in question is a "bulk biller" – ie, gets you to sign a chit and then claims the fee direct from Medicare. But the news that Medicare won't any longer give temp visitors a Medicare number apparently scotches that.

Mike

DaveandLinda

Yes, sounds like we need to pay up front and then claim back.

peewit

Hi

I woke up this morning and thought that it would be good if there was a video covering some of the basics of the cpv. I just generated one and here it is :-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p477S7FyRuU
I would be interested on feedback on its accuracy and any suggestions for improvements.

Regards

Peewit

DavidandGill

Hi Peewit

What a fab video!!! It's great. Many thanks.
Gill

Les Avalook

Very good Peewit, sounds a fair summary and no plugs for agents.

You may enjoy this one explaining why America now has Dollar parity with Oz.

http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v...6CkS-k&feature

framboy

Well done Peewit, dont know how you did it, but very informative!!!

Barbaran

Excellent resource and lots of future interest I suspect! Well done you...

sirmatt101

Well done, its brilliant. Just imagine if you had Vegemite on your toast!!

Cheers

Matt

Julian927

We have now completed another hurdle. We have our Seniors Card! Hooray! So we can go out for the day on the bus, train and ferry and all for just $2.50 it is called a PET (Pensioner Excursion Ticket). You can also get a RED a Regional Excursion Daily ticket or even a CPE CountryLink Pensioner Excursion ticket! I haven't yet worked out when one needs the RED or the CPE.
Julie

sirmatt101

Hi there Julie. Can you confirm if there are 2 types of seniors card, 1 that gives you discounts on stuff, the other which Australians who are drawing pension are entitled to, or am I confused?

Just sold the RV today and we are looking at airfares, one way at the end of January when we finish our winter contract, so things are looking up!

All the best

Matt

charlie5

Hi julie

Not used mine yet but hope to soon. Problem is my local train station is un-manned, so not sure where I buy the seniors excursion ticket from.

Charlie

charlie5

No you are not confused the seniors card is for everyone over 60 and can be used for discounts. However, I have used it to claim concessionary fees as well - the locals seem to accept it as if it is a pensioners card!

Charlie

Julian927

I hope you can buy them from post offices or from the corner shops that display a purple Pre-Pay flag......in the same way that you buy the TravelTens.....but I don't know?
Julie

Julian927

Matt I have PMd you.
Julie