Tag: medicare
Proposed $20 GP Fee scrapped by federal government
THE Federal Government has scrapped controversial changes to Medicare which would have forced people making a quick trip to the doctor to pay an extra $20. The changes, to come in Monday, would...
Australians to face new $20 fee for seeing their GP
Australians are set to be hit with a $20 fee to visit their GP under new changes to Medicare being introduced next week. Under the Abbott government policy, Medicare will pay $20.10 less...
Controversial $7 GP co-payment set to be scrapped
THE federal government is believed to be poised to scrap its controversial $7 GP co-payment, a key component of its May budget. The proposal has laid dormant since Treasurer Joe Hockey announced...
Coalition considers end to free GP visits
The Abbott government is refusing to rule out a $6 fee for every GP visit in a bid to rein in health spending, sparking fears that it will ultimately end Medicare and...