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.
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