Medicare, PBS, NDIS & Private Health Insurance

What is Medicare?

• Australia's health system

• Australia's international health system

• Australia's universal health insurance scheme

• Australia's private health care scheme

What does NDIS stand for?

• National Disability Insurance System

• National Dietary Insurance Scheme

• National Dietary Insurance System

• National Disability Insurance Scheme

Which of the following is covered by Private Health Insurance

• X-rays

• Dental check ups

• Blood tests

• Eye tests

Medicare contributes to the cost of treatment in:

• Public hospitals only

• Private hospitals only

• Both, public and private hospitals

The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) provides:

• Medications to all individuals free of charge

• Medications to some individuals free of charge

• Medication to some individuals at a subsidised cost

• Medication to all individuals at a subsidised cost

The NDIS does not helps individuals to:

• Access mainstream support services such as doctors and housing

• Access technology to assist individuals such as non-slip bathmats

• Access sporting clubs and libraries within the community

• Access to financial support to pay for informal support arrangements

Private health insurance covers the full cost of services such as physiotherapy, dental and chiropractors.

• True

• False

What is the purpose of the Medicare Safety Net?

• To provide Australian's with free medical services

• To provide Australian's with extra financial assistance once they have incurred a large out of pocket cost for services covered by Medicare

• To provide Australian's with free services (covered by Medicare) once they have incurred a large out of pocket cost for services covered by Medicare

Which level of government is responsible for the funding of Medicare?

• Federal

• State

• Local

• Federal, State and Local

What does it mean for Australia to have a 'reciprocal agreement' with other countries in regards to healthcare?

• It means Australian's can get access to subsidised healthcare in certain countries

• It means individuals from certain other countries can get access to subsidised healthcare in Australia

• Both of the above