At 10:01 PM 8/26/96 +0100, you wrote:
>At 12:02 12/07/1996 +1000, David J wrote:
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>>I understand Aussies get free medical treatment in the UK, just as UK
>>citizens get free treatment here in Australia.
>
>*No, No, NO*
>
>The only reciprocal arrangements are for *emergency* treatments.
>Pre-existing stable conditions conditions are not covered.
>
Pre-existing stable conditions ARE covered for UK residents visiting
Australia, including repeat prescriptions etc etc. Any visit to a
"bulk-billing" (to the government) GP for ANY reason is covered by
Reciprocal Health Care Cards here. Perhaps we are more generous here in Oz.
However, I'm sure the limitation on the UK side is caused by your capitation
payment scheme whereas we are paid fee-for-service in Oz.
Regards, Chris Collins :)
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>Dr David J Plews
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