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Unit 3: Australia's health in a globalised world - AoS 2 Promoting health and wellbeing
Quick questions on The Australian health system Medicare PBS NDIS and private health insurance for VCE Health and Human Development Unit 3 AoS 2
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What is medicare?Show answer
Medicare is Australia's universal public health insurance scheme, giving citizens and permanent residents access to free or subsidised medical care. It is funded by the Medicare levy (a percentage of taxable income), the Medicare levy surcharge on higher earners without private cover, and general taxation.
What is the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)?Show answer
The NDIS provides funding and support to eligible people with a permanent and significant disability, helping them access services, equipment and support to participate in everyday life. It is individualised, so funding is based on each person's needs and goals.
What is private health insurance (PHI)?Show answer
Private health insurance is optional cover that individuals can buy. Hospital cover allows treatment as a private patient with a choice of doctor and shorter waits for elective surgery; extras (ancillary) cover helps pay for services Medicare does not, such as dental, optical and physiotherapy. Government incentives include the rebate, Lifetime Health Cover loading and the Medicare levy surcharge.
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