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Health offsets

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Australia employs a system of public health care called Medicare that gives residents the right to access free or low cost medical and hospital care – regardless of their ability to pay for it.

While all Australian residents get access to Medicare, it also means that it is paid for through tax revenue – find out more about Medicare, here.

In addition to Medicare, Australians are able to buy private medical insurance – aimed at taking the pressure off the public health system. Find out about private medical insurance, costs and offsets, here.

Because ill-health is something that cannot be planned for, there are offsets that take into consideration the cost of getting better. This is known as a medical expenses offset – which can take the pinch out of medical bills. Find out more about it, here.

Last reviewed 31/07/2012