Dankzij Google, hieronder de info:
De link is: http://www.australia-migration.com/page/Doctors_and_Medicine/128
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Medicare is Australia’s universal health insurance scheme. Introduced in 1984, its objectives are to make health care affordable for all Australians to give all Australians access to health care services, with priority according to clinical need, and to provide a high quality of care Medicare provides access to free treatment as a public (Medicare) patient in a public hospital free or subsidised treatment by practitioners such as doctors, including specialists, participating optometrists or dentists (specified services only) Australia's public hospital system is funded jointly by the Commonwealth, State and Territory Governments and is administered by State or Territory health departments. The Health Insurance Commission (HIC) administers the Medicare program which includes enrolments and benefit payments. Contribution to the health care system is made through taxes and the Medicare levy, which is based on taxable income.
Who is eligible for Medicare? People who reside in Australia and hold Australian citizenship have been issued with a permanent visa hold New Zealand citizenship, or have applied for a permanent visa (other requirements apply) The Commonwealth Government has signed Reciprocal Health Care Agreements with some countries. Under these arrangements, residents of these countries are entitled to restricted access to health cover while visiting Australia.
Migrants: Medicare covers all visits to GP's and public hospital costs for PR visa holders. In addition to Medicare, we recommend that all applicants enrol (within their first 14 days as of arrival to avoid any excess charges) with a private medical insurance company for full medical cover. It is not expensive, and mostly offers 100% cover for any medical claim. TR holders should also do this, it is just slightly more expensive than the rates for PR holders. Medical costs are high in Australia, and the government pays 30% of your insurance premium (PR holders).
