Medicare is Australia’s health care system that ensures all Australians have access to low-cost medical, optometrical and hospital care. YourLifeChoices Medicare page provides you with the latest news and updates including covered health services and programs.
Whether you are after information on claiming your Medicare payments online, how government private health insurance rebates work or even how to get your doctor’s appointments bulk billed, you are in the right place.
Call to increase Medicare rebate to reduce out-of-pocket expenses.
Medicare rebate, bulk-billing the election issues being ignored?
Health minister Greg Hunt announces significant changes to Medicare.
A major Medicare review recommends charging bulk-billed patients for wound dressings.
Gum disease and decay are rising and Australians are avoiding treatment because of cost.
Chris Bowen wants a refresh, while doctors back Medicare investment.
Provocative plan shows people would pay more for shorter waiting times, longer consults.
Labor promises to end freeze within 50 days if it is elected.
It seems that a healthy economy means big health spending.
Calls for introduction of a Medicare-style universal insurance scheme for primary dental care.
What's not covered by Medicare and the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme?