healthcare query?

[pegg 39]

Hi all - we plan to be in Perth april 2016 on pr ( if all goes well )….

 

…….. However i suffer with endometriosis , so in time will need surgery - And just to add more stress i have just found out that i have a temporal arthritis - which will need 2 years of steriods treatment !!!!

 

So, just wondering what do i expect ? obviously i will declare illness - but will heath care cover ? What costs could i expect to pay? Any help and advice greatly received )

 

Thanks

 

Lisa

[verystormy 85]

Medicare covers most things. So would not be too worried.

 

Register wit a GP when you arrive and go through everything with them.

 

Your drugs will be charged - as prescriptions here are not free and vary on the drug, though there is a maximum they can charge which I think is about $34 per drug per month

[pegg 39]

ah ok , cheers

[ali 189]

It may be worth getting a letter from your GP or specialist detailing diagnosis, treatment and investigations so avoid them repeating unnecessary tests when you register.

[pegg 39]

thats a good idea. i will thank you

[Rossmoyne 98]

Also be aware that if you take out private health insurance, some companies will not cover you for pre-existing conditions at all, or in some situations, not until you have held the policy for a certain amount of time.