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Covering Medicare, bulk billing, PBS costs, health insurance, mental health care plans, concession cards, and ambulance cover.
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Medicare ExplainedAustralia's public health system covers GP visits, hospital treatment, and some ...
Bulk Billing ExplainedWhen a doctor bulk bills, Medicare pays the full fee and you pay nothing. Here's...
PBS Prescription Costs 2026From 1 January 2026, most prescriptions cost a maximum of $25 — down from $31.60...
Do You Need Private Health Insurance in Australia?Short answer: if you're over 31 or earn over $93,000, probably yes. Here's the e...
Mental Health Care PlansYour GP can refer you for up to 10 subsidised psychology sessions per year. Here...
Concession Cards in AustraliaHealth Care Card, Pensioner Card, Commonwealth Seniors Health Card — here's what...
Ambulance Cover in AustraliaAn ambulance ride can cost over $1,000 in most states. But in QLD and TAS, it's ...
Turning 31? Get Health Insurance Before the Loading Kicks InAfter 1 July following your 31st birthday, you'll pay 2% extra on premiums for e...