existing condition and medicare
 

I have a hearing problem which appears to be some type off middle ear problem like glue ear, I am seeing a specialist but i doubt it will be treated before i come to australia, will i be able to get treatment there if get the doctor give me his notes on the problem?

i am coming on a 136 visa which PR.

mick

Re: existing condition and medicare
 

Hi,

We too are hopefully heading to Perth.

I think that as long as you dont have a condition such as diabetes-which can cost their medicare loads-minor things such as your problem with your ear-should be ok. There are medical advisors on this forum, as I had to ask a question a few months ago. Have a search through!!!

Good Luck!!!!

Flossie22

Re: existing condition and medicare
 

You won't even need your notes from UK. Just tell the doctor when you see him/her what the problem is and they will treat as needed. I have a heart condition and my new doctor wasn't really interested in any of my past reports. Have you already got your visa?

Re: existing condition and medicare
 

Assuming you meet the migration health criteria, Medicare does not care about pre-existing conditions. Australian health insurers might not cover you for it however.

Re: existing condition and medicare
 

the hearing problem only began after the visa was granted, but trying to your doctor to move quickly because your on a time limit for treatment here is not easy, as a result 3 months down the line and i finally get to see a british specialist, but with only a few months to go i doubt it will be treated here.

mick

Re: existing condition and medicare
 

Private health insurers generally have an exclusion period for pre-existing conditions. After you've served your exclusion (waiting) period, you're home and dry.

Good example:
http://www.hcf.com.au/Products/apply...ember_id=Guest

Note: I do not endorse HCF, I am not an HCF member and I am not commercially linked to HCF in any way. The link is provided purely for informational purposes only.

Peter