Guest brisbane82 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Hi all, just wondered if anyone could shed some light on my problem. I had surgery last month, costing me just short of 10,000. I do have a basic health insurance, but was told by my surgeon and admin staff that I would get a Medicare rebate of 1300 dollars. Better than nothing! I went into the Medicare office and handed over all the relevant documents, only to be told that I'm not eligible, as I'm from the UK! I have been here nearly 2 years, always worked full time and pay my tax. I'm quite frustrated, as any Australian would be entitled. I'm on a 457 sponsorship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Was it emergency surgery, ie life and death? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest brisbane82 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 No, it was elective surgery, with a referral from the GP.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surflen22 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 When you're on a 457, the reciprocal agreement only covers medically necessary treatment. Have you chased up your insurance company? You might get something back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairystar32 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 As far as I am aware, medicare does not cover anything under the Reciprocal Health Care Agreements, that is not essential. Private healthcare is advised as they do not cover it, if its not emergency. It covers ill health and injury whilst you are a temporary resident in Australia which is needed before you return home. Elective surgery is not a medical neccessity. Information is here http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/enablers/medicare/reciprocal-health-care-agreements/health-care-for-visitors-to-australia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 No, it was elective surgery, with a referral from the GP.. Unfortunately like the others have said then you are not entitled to anything, sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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