Medicare definitions

3. something that motivates or encourages someone to do something
6. levy 2 per cent tax for all Australian tax payers to fund Medicare
9. fee the amount that Medicare contributes towards certain consultations and treatments. The government decides what each item is worth and that's what Medicare pays

1. safety net ensures that people who require frequent services covered by Medicare, such as doctor's visits and tests, receive additional financial support
2. the amount paid for insurance
4. levy surcharge an additional 1-1.5 per cent tax on high income earners who do not have private health insurance
5. health insurance an insurance policy that helps pay for services not covered by Medicare
7. safety net ensures that people who spend large amount of money on Pharmaceutical benefits scheme medications receive additional financial support
8. billing when the doctor or specialist charges only the schedule fee. The payment is claimed directly from Medicare so there are no out-of-pocket expenses for the patient