Australia's reputation as a world leader in HIV/AIDS treatment is at risk due to the failure of the Australian government to fund a key diagnostic test, the National Association of People Living with HIV/AIDS (NAPWA) has warned.
Medicare
Australia risks being 'stuck in the past' on HIV treatment
Media Release • By: Paul Kidd • 24 July 2007 - 8:00am
Psychologists to be covered by Medicare
From the April 2006 issue of Positive Living
A $1.8 billion, five year plan announced by Prime Minister John Howard in early April will increase mental health services and provide Medicare rebates for psychologists for the first time.
Reciprocal health agreements
Medicare covers only services provided in Australia. Australians visiting countries with which Australia has reciprocal health agreements are generally covered by the host country’s public health care system while they are in the host country.
Budget blow
From the April 2005 issue of Positive Living
People living with HIV/AIDS are among the big losers in the 2005/06 federal budget handed down by treasurer Peter Costello on May 10. Medicare, PBS changes
From the December 2004 issue of Positive Living
From January 1, changes to Medicare rebates and Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme co-payments will have some people paying less to see their GP, but will also significantly increase prescription drug costs.
Smile! Medicare can now help with your dental expenses
From the April 2004 issue of Positive Living
As part of the ‘MedicarePlus’ program announced by the federal government in March, Medicare reimbursement is now available in some circumstances for ‘allied health services,’ including dental treatment.
Medicare makeover
From the December 2003 issue of Positive Living
The federal government has failed to secure Senate support for its revamped Medicare reform package, ‘MedicarePlus’. Instead, the proposal will be referred to a Senate committee, which will examine it and report back to the Senate early next year.
It’s not only ‘families’ that need Medicare
Media Release • By: Paul Kidd • 20 November 2003 - 12:00am
The federal government’s ‘MedicarePlus’ package ignores the needs of single people who need access to Medicare, the National Association of People Living with HIV/AIDS (NAPWA) has said. Medicare reforms headed towards a stormy Senate
From the October 2003 issue of Positive Living
The federal government’s “Fairer Medicare” package is facing a difficult passage through a hostile Senate after new research revealed that it would increase the cost of doctor visits and cut bulk billing rates.
Mind the gap: govt, senate on collision course over Medicare
From the June 2003 issue of Positive Living
For the second year in a row, the Federal budget has generated widespread concern over proposals with the potential to seriously affect the lives of people living with HIV, especially those on low incomes.