Medicare (Australia)
Medicare (Australia)
Medicare is the publicly funded healthcare system in Australia, operated by the Department of Human Services. It was introduced in 1984 to provide free or low-cost medical and hospital care to all Australian citizens and most permanent residents.
Pronunciation
Medicare is pronounced as /ˈmɛdɪkɛər/.
Etymology
The term "Medicare" is a combination of "medical" and "care". The term was first used in Australia in 1984 when the Hawke Government introduced the system to replace the previous Medibank system.
Related Terms
- Bulk billing: A payment option under Medicare where the doctor bills Medicare directly and accepts the Medicare benefit as full payment for their service.
- Medicare card: A card issued to Australian residents which proves their eligibility for Medicare.
- Medicare Levy: A tax Australian residents pay to help fund Medicare.
- Medicare Benefits Schedule: A list of the medical services for which the Australian government will provide a Medicare rebate.
- Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme: A program of the Australian government that provides subsidized prescription drugs to residents of Australia.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Medicare (Australia)
- Wikipedia's article - Medicare (Australia)
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