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WorksheetsMedicare, PBS and PHI
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is Medicare?
Australia’s free health insurance scheme
Australia’s health care system
Australia’s universal health insurance scheme
Australia’s health insurance fund
Private health insurance covers the full cost of services such as physiotherapy, dentistry and chiropractics.
True
False
Which country is not apart of Medicare's reciprocal agreement?
Malta
Germany
New Zealand
United Kingdom
Which government body is responsible for Medicare funding?
Federal
State
Local
All of the above
If a doctor or service decides to charge more than the recommended Medicare schedule fee, this is known as
Medicare levy surcharge
Rebate
Bulk billing fee
Out of pocket expense
The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) (a) the cost of prescription medications
If an individual chooses to be admitted to a private hospital, or as a private patient in a public hospital, Medicare will pay _____% of the schedule fee for treatment
100
50
75
25
Which of the following is not an example of a private health insurance incentive?
Medicare levy surcharge
Private health insurance rebate
General taxation
Lifetime cover
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 specified countries
It means individuals from specified countries can get access to subsidised healthcare in Australia
Both of the above
How is Medicare funded?
Medicare surcharge
Individual payments
General taxation
Medicare levy surcharge
Which of the following are advantages of private health insurance?
Access to private hospital care
Choice of doctor in public or private hospitals
Waiting/qualifying periods
Shorter waiting times with elective surgery
Premiums are costly
What is the purpose of the Medicare Safety Net?
To provide Australian's with free medical services
To provide Australian's with additional financial support if require frequent services covered by Medicare
To provide Australian's with free services once they have incurred large out of pocket costs for services covered by Medicare
To provide Australian's with access to necessary and cost-effective medicines at an affordable price
Which of the following services are not covered by Medicare?
Home nursing care
Cosmetic procedures
Dental check ups
Eye tests
Ambulance services
The Lifetime Health Cover incentive encourages people to take up private health insurance before what age?
30
25
40
35
What does NDIS stand for?
National Disability Incentive System
National Disability Insurance Scheme
National Disability Insurance System
National Disability Incentive Scheme
NDIS assists individuals to
Access mainstream support services, such as home visits by doctors
Access to financial support to pay for informal support arrangements
Access funding for technology to assist individuals, such as home and vehicle modifications
Access sporting clubs and libraries within the community
