Across
- 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
Down
- 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
