Medicare Pertaining to Immigration
December 28, 2007
This often relates to people who are in Australia awaiting a decision on their permanent visa application. For permanent visa applicants generally they are only entitled to Medicare if they have work rights - or if they have an Australian spouse, parent or child. For those who are not eligible for Medicare, some can benefit from a “Reciprocal Health Care Agreement” (RHCA).
RHCA’s with the Republic of Ireland, Sweden, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Norway, Malta and Italy. Other details available, see http://www.medicareaustralia.gov.au/public/migrants/
visitors/index.shtml
