No benefits are
payable for services provided outside the Commonwealth of
Australia (excludes members overseas for more than 12 months
who have been pre-approved by the fund for overseas benefits.
Please note these benefits will only be the equivalent to
an average benefit paid for the service in Australia. In some
countries, charges from Medical providers and Hospitals are
considerably higher than they would be if provided in Australia
and the member will have a large out-of-pocket expense, unless
they have additional Travel Insurance).
Members or their families going overseas
privately are strongly advised to obtain appropriate travel
insurance, in case of inadmissible or higher hospital and
medical expenses being incurred outside Australia. Peoplecare
provides comprehensive QBE Travel Insurance policies at significantly
discounted rates.
Refer to our
travel insurance section of this website for more information
or to purchase a travel insurance policy on-line.
or
Contact
us for more information or to obtain a brochure and application
form.
Medicare benefits are
not claimable for services provided in countries other than
Australia, special reciprocal arrangements do however, apply
with some countries. |
