At 11:03 14/07/1996 +1000, Christopher C wrote:
>At 10:01 PM 8/26/96 +0100, you wrote:
>>At 12:02 12/07/1996 +1000, David J wrote:
>>>
>>>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 :)
>
Hi Chris
So, any UK resident seeing an Australian GP pays zero amount for
consultation and drugs?
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