What do I do about going to the doctors?
Dec 29th 2006, 2:58 am
#1
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What do I do about going to the doctors?
Sorry if this has been asked before but I'm not well and don't want to sit here ages searching through past posts.
We have registered with medicare, but what do I do about actually going to see a doctor?
We live in Safety Bay, near Rockingham if that's any use.
We have registered with medicare, but what do I do about actually going to see a doctor?
We live in Safety Bay, near Rockingham if that's any use.
Dec 29th 2006, 3:15 am
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Re: What do I do about going to the doctors?
Just phone one and make an appointment.
We went to see ours first just to make sure we were on the same wavelength, but it's not necessary.
We went to see ours first just to make sure we were on the same wavelength, but it's not necessary.
Dec 29th 2006, 3:16 am
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Re: What do I do about going to the doctors?
It's easy. You don't have to register with one particular practice or anything, you can see whichever Doctor you like. If it's a bulk billing one then you won't need to pay, if it's private, then expect to pay for your appointment.
Get well soon.
S
Dec 29th 2006, 3:23 am
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Re: What do I do about going to the doctors?
your first appt with the doc is usually a bit longer and therefore more expensive, but you do get some back from medicare.
hope you are feeling better soon
fee
hope you are feeling better soon
fee
Dec 29th 2006, 3:29 am
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Re: What do I do about going to the doctors?
Do I still need to pay if the doctor's says bulk billing? I'm really confused by this bulk billinig thing.
Dec 29th 2006, 3:33 am
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Re: What do I do about going to the doctors?
Get yourself off to the Doctor now, stop sitting infront of your computer!
S
Dec 29th 2006, 7:25 pm
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Re: What do I do about going to the doctors?
And consider medical insurance in the first year - no age loading fee as new arrival.
