Bringing over your parents
Dec 8th 2014, 8:52 am
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Re: Bringing over your parents
Originally Posted by Grayling
They would have to pay full whack for medications. Discounts are only available to those who hold a concession card and they would need to have an Australian pension for that.....which requires 10 years residence.
They would be eligible for medicare cover.
They would be eligible for medicare cover.
Dec 8th 2014, 9:39 am
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Re: Bringing over your parents
Originally Posted by DaveandLinda
Actually you can apply for a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card once you have 2 years permanent residence and are over 65, although it is means tested. This gives discounted prescriptions (currently just under $6) and also discounts off any pharmaceuticals.
The OP's parents are not over 65.
Dec 9th 2014, 7:03 am
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Re: Bringing over your parents
Originally Posted by Grayling
You have to be over 65 and meet the income requirements.
The OP's parents are not over 65.
The OP's parents are not over 65.
Dec 9th 2014, 10:06 pm
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Re: Bringing over your parents
Originally Posted by DaveandLinda
As I said - they may have to pay for prescriptions to start with but it won't be forever.
