Who is most at Risk of Covid-19?
We were told the virus is most dangerous for the old, but now the young are catching it too.
Some people, and news stories, are saying that the risk for COVID-19 is the same for the young and old.
As far as catching … Read the rest
Invisible aligners for $2,400? They were about $7,000 about 10-12 years ago. A different brand though.
Is it possible that these can be the same thing, but at a much lower price?
Has anyone been to one of their branches, and used these aligners?
The World Health Organization says the official name for the disease caused by the new 2019-20 coronavirus is Covid-19.
3rd March 2020:
As at 06:30 hrs on 3 March 2020, Australia has had 33 confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19).
10 cases arrived from the Diamond Princess … Read the rest
Bulk Billing rates in Australia have been increasing in most states and in most types of procedure.
In 2018-19 the overall bulk billing rate was 79.2%, having risen from 74.0% in 2008-09.
A standard local GP consultation is now bulk billed in 84.9% … Read the rest
The Original Medicare Safety Net (OMSN) works in conjunction with the Extended Medicare Safety Net (EMSN).
Under the OMSN, once the annual threshold is reached, Medicare benefits increase to 100 per cent of the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) Fee … Read the rest
The Australian Medicare system is partly funded by taxpayers who pay a percentage of their taxable income as a Medicare levy.
The lower paid are exempt from this levy, and some higher paid are required to pay a higher percentage than others.
Taxable … Read the rest
The Medicare levy is currently 2% of Taxable Income, in addition to Income Tax.
If your taxable income is below a certain threshold, your Medicare Levy may be Reduced or Removed.
If your … Read the rest
The Medicare Levy is a charge levied on almost all Australian taxpayers to help fund the Australian Medicare system.
The charge is currently 2.0% of taxable income, having risen from previous rates of 1% or 1.5%
There are exemptions to this rebate based on low incomes etc.… Read the rest
Medicare provides access to a range of medical services, low cost prescriptions and free care as a public patient in a public hospital.
Medicare is available to eligible Australian residents and some visitors to Australia.
Cover includes:
Free or subsidised treatment … Read the rest
Contact lenses are best bought from an Online supplier in Australia, or even overseas, if you are looking for the best prices.
Even better is buying from an Australian supplier who supplies direct from overseas taking the Australian Treasurer at his word, and allowing … Read the rest
