
The Norfolk Island Health Care levy will cease on 30 June 2016.

Will there be any changes to the health arrangements on Norfolk Island from 1 July 2016? The current arrangements for health care and the Norfolk Island Health Care Levy will continue until Medicare commences on 1 July 2016.Īfter 1 July 2016, Norfolk Island residents will have access to health systems in the same manner as other Australians, which includes access to Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS), the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) and private health insurance.ĭo I have to pay the Medicare levy and the Norfolk Island Health Care levy? No. some health care services in certain countries.įor more information on Medicare you can refer to the Medicare page on the Department of Human Services website.The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) can reduce the cost of medicine and

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free treatment and accommodation as a public patient in a public hospital.free or subsidised treatment by health professionals such as doctors, specialists, optometrists and, in specific circumstances, dentists and other allied health practitioners.Will My Aged Care be available to Norfolk Island Residents? Health What is Medicare? Medicare provides payments and services that can help people use health care services or buy medicines.How can I access the Continence Aids Payment Scheme?.What is the Continence Aids Payment Scheme?.What will happen to existing clients currently receiving aged care services?.What aged care services will be provided on Norfolk Island from 1 July 2016 and will there be any changes?.Do I get an Individual Healthcare Identifier? (IHI).Where do I get more information about the program?.When does the program begin and how do I access services?.Am I eligible to receive subsidised hearing services?.Will I need to serve a waiting period when I start a new Australian private health insurance policy, or increase my level of cover?*.Are there any Government incentives to buy private health insurance?.Which health insurers can I choose from if I live on Norfolk Island?.Do I need a Medicare card to obtain PBS medicines?.Will all medicines on the PBS be available on Norfolk Island?.What is the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme?.


Information for residents of Norfolk Islandįrom 1 July 2016, the Australian Government will integrate Norfolk Island with the mainland tax and social security systems, including access to Medicare and the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.īelow are some frequently asked questions on health and aged care.
