Hello fellow ozbargainers, Looks like that our income is approaching the threshold for MLS this year. I am so thinking of selling some shares at loss to bring the assessable income below the …
From ATO website, it seems all personal income are included in this Income for Medicare levy surcharge (MLS) purposes. So none of salary sacrifice, super contribution, investment losses will …
Hi All, Are you able to claim an iron infusion via Medicare? My GP said you can’t. I called another GP and apprently you can. Does this depend on the clinic. I got the invoice can I just put a …
Another week another data breach. Latitude is working with relevant agencies to replace identification documents, where necessary, at no cost to our customers. When will I know if my …
Hi Ozbargainers, Do I apply for PHI or pay for Medicare Levy Surcharge? I have a European background so I am not used to private medical. I earn way over the levy threshold, I think last Levy was …
Hi all, Trying to understand how getting a private health insurance will help not paying the MLS. So, we as a family paid around $4,400 as MLS last year and I am also paying $100 for VIC Ambulance …
I think everyone is aware of the discussions on Medicare and free health-care being eroded in Australia. Examples of some key talking points: GPs that were bulk billing are now moving to full fee …
Lpapaya on 01/08/2022 - 22:50 on Australian Taxation Office
Hi there! Sorry if this is a dumb question. I don't have a tax accountant and I'm lodging a couple years of taxes late I am getting slammed with a few thousand dollars for each year for …
This came up as I was chatting with my sister-in-law who is a pharmacist in one of the big pharmacy chains. She has a new patient from the UK who flies to Australia after the lockdown ended to get …
Howdy If one's salary is below the threshold to trigger the medical levy surcharge. How does having private healthcare affect the medicare levy itself?
This is always a hot topic in Australia. We have such generous healthcare yet people still complain that they have to pay out of pocket for dental work. While the prospect of having perfect teeth …
This is absolutely HUGE news. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a proven therapy used to treat depression. Normally it costs ~$160-$200 per session, now it will be covered by Medicare. Full …
The Australian Government will provide 10 additional Medicare subsidised psychological therapy sessions for people subjected to further restrictions in areas impacted by the second wave of the …
Was looking online for the cheapest health insurance policies for tax reduction and came across this article from Choice which went through the cheapest (not best coverage) policies available for tax …
[Brisbane] Moved to Australia last year and very new to healthcare in Australia so please forgive me if I am asking stupid questions. We have never used our Medicare cards. Since 1 week, my wife is …
sauce2k on 19/02/2019 - 12:13 on Services Australia
Hey guys, Having a tough time getting through to MyGov and Medicare contact centre.. I'm just trying to link my Medicare to MyGov to do a claim, I'm currently on the same card as my …
Hi, I became a PR last year and i recently apply for a tax return. I got charged 2% of my total pay for medicare levy. I am single/26. Can someone please let me know if that is normal?
Hi all, Just need some advice on getting back to normal. Roughly 2 weeks ago I was involved in a car accident, where I was stationary on a red light just behind some other cars. This guy in a mini …
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