ajavaid92

The only reason I mention bulk-billing was for ease of argument. I guess I’m comparing between policies that include GP/specialist cover and those that don’t - if yellow Medicare will cover the usual MBS fee percentage, then I can stay away from more expensive policies offering GP/specialist cover.

Thanks. When I look up yellow Medicare, it appears it will only cover emergency presentations. If I were to attend a GP for a non-emergency reason, would Medicare pay up to the MBS value (let’s say this particular GP bulk-bills) or would it not pay at all since this is not an emergency presentation? It doesn’t appear very clear on the website. Unfortunately, oveeseas healthcare cover doesn’t cover MLS. Only Oz citizens who purchase private health insurance exempts them from the MLS. As someone from overseas, you need to get another policy to cover the MLS (absolutely useless policy - can’t claim on it, it’s just for tax savings) on top of the private health insurance. This appears to be my understanding from all the research I’ve done.

Hi, will be entering Oz soon on a 482 Visa as a Doctor. Does reciprocal healthcare (yellow Medicare) cover GP and specialist visits? Additionally, does it pay out a certain percentage for treatment in a private hospital, or is this only reserved for members of full Medicare benefits (Aussie citizens)?