Which of the following is NOT covered by Medicare?

• X-rays

• Chiropractor

• GP visit

• Eye test

Which of the following is covered by Medicare?

• Eye tests, X-rays and glasses

• Ambulance, GP visit and surgery

• Dental, GP visit and home nursing

• GP visit, pathology test and surgery

Which of the following is not a way of funding Medicare?

• Medicare tax

• Medicare Levy Surcharge

• General taxation

• Medicare Levy

Which of the following best explains the Medicare Levy Surcharge?

• An additional tax on the income of people without private health insurance earning a high income.

• An additional tax placed on the taxable income of most taxpayers. Those with low incomes are exempt.

• An additional tax on the income of people without private health insurance regardless of income.

• An additional tax on the income of people who have a high income.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of Medicare?

• No choice of doctor for out-of-hospital services

• No choice of doctor for in-hospital services

• The Medicare Safety Net

• Does not cover x-rays

Which of the following is NOT true for the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme?

• It is operated by the Federal Government

• It aims to provide essential medications to people at an affordable price

• All medications are subsidised to some extent

• The PBS safety net is in place to assist those who have large medication expenses

Which of the following is an advantage of private health insurance?

• There is never any 'gap' to pay

• There are no qualifying periods

• Shorter waiting times

• It is very cheap to purchase

How many private health insurance incentives have been introduced?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Which of the following is the best description of the lifetime health cover incentive?

• Policy holders receive a refund on their premiums. This is income tested.

• People who take up private health insurance after the age of 31 pay an extra 2% on their premiums for every year they are over the age of 30.

• People who take up private health insurance after the age of 30 pay an extra 2.5% on their premiums for every year they are over the age of 30.

• Policy holders receive a 30% refund on their premiums.

Which of the following is NOT a community service to support health and wellbeing?

• Church

• Maternal and child health service

• Doctor

• Police