mwjw Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 Hi, I have been advised by my agent, that my baby can emigrate with us, whilst his visa is being processed on a nnormal visitor visa. The issue is that he might need medical treatment for condition which is being investigated at the moment, Talipes. We are worried as if treatment starts here and we move in January, he wont be eligible for treatment and maye even insurance? Any help would be greatly appreciate Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkiwd Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 would he not be covered with medicare by the recipricol agreement between the uk and oz? maybe contact medicare and ask them and also ask about the possible treatments available and costs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weedolly Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 Medicare doesnt cover everything on a tourist visa, maybe not for a pre existing condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DyLeB Posted September 17, 2014 Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 From the UK your are entitled to reciprocal health care, but even on a 489 visa you are not entitled to full Medicare, are will be relying on reciprocal health care until you are a PR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwjw Posted September 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 so with the reciprocal health care, out baby would be entitled to treatment for his condition? Sorry to bother you about this?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weedolly Posted September 17, 2014 Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/medicare/reciprocal-health-care-agreements Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DyLeB Posted September 17, 2014 Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 so with the reciprocal health care, out baby would be entitled to treatment for his condition? Sorry to bother you about this?! Treatment at hospital will be free, but GP appointments other consultants may need to be paid for first hen claim % back at the Medicare office. I needed a CT scan done on my WHV good few years ago now, but the scan was about $180 paid by cc before done, took receipts toMedicare office and got back $130-140. Treatment at the hospital was free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DyLeB Posted September 17, 2014 Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 I had reciprocal health care at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwjw Posted September 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 Thanks ever so much, put us at ease as we worry about the little fella. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkiwd Posted September 18, 2014 Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 My husband needed some heart tests while on a WHV, he also got a chunk of the money he paid back via the recipricol agreement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest6235 Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 On a PR visa is a son/daughter covered on medicare up to a certain age free of charge or would such things as Doctors visits or A&E visits be charged. I've read on a thread somewhere that such things as immunisations are free but not sure about my initial question. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hibster76 Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 A good thread for me to follow. Our 7 year old has just been diagnosed with scoliosis. It didn't come up on the medical in April- but we could tell that the doctor was looking at her back for a long time. She has an appointment on Friday to decide what if any treatment is needed. We arrive in Perth on 31/12/14 and are unsure what will happen once we arrive in terms of treatment and cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest6235 Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 We arrive on the 28th December @hibster76, unfortunately not a lot happening on this thread in relation to our queries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DyLeB Posted November 28, 2014 Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 Prob best to start your own threads, as OP questions were related to tourist visas and provisional visas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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