What is Medicare?

Medicare

Unclaimed medicare benefit is said to be about $110 million Source: SBS

Medicare is Australia’s universal health scheme. It is a Commonwealth government program that guarantees all citizens (and some overseas visitors) access to a wide range of health services at little or no cost.

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