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rowan · 11-04-2009, 07:22 PM

The most I can remember paying for medical care was an extra $AUD400 (about $USD360) above what medicare (Australia's free health care) paid for. That included surgery and a 2 night stay in hospital.

Going to the ER or seeing a public doctor is generally free. Some private doctors charge extra.

Ambulance insurance for myself and my family costs about $USD99 per year. All ambulance trips (including helicopter) are covered 100%... no excess, they don't even send a $0.00 invoice if you do take a ride...

11-04-2009, 07:22 PM
rowan Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 17,393	The most I can remember paying for medical care was an extra $AUD400 (about $USD360) above what medicare (Australia's free health care) paid for. That included surgery and a 2 night stay in hospital. Going to the ER or seeing a public doctor is generally free. Some private doctors charge extra. Ambulance insurance for myself and my family costs about $USD99 per year. All ambulance trips (including helicopter) are covered 100%... no excess, they don't even send a $0.00 invoice if you do take a ride...