How Long Would it take to get a Commonwealth Seniors Card?

[chris]

And if having a card, in general how much will I pay for Dr's visits and proceedures.

1. CT Scan or MRI.

2. Blood Tests.

3. Hearing tests. Getting a hearing aid.

4. Dr's appointment for a standard 15 minute visit.

[itsmylife08]

Jan 2, 2016 20:09:34 GMT 7 chris said:

And if having a card, in general how much will I pay for Dr's visits and proceedures.

1. CT Scan or MRI.

2. Blood Tests.

3. Hearing tests. Getting a hearing aid.

4. Dr's appointment for a standard 15 minute visit.

$000.00

[Banjo]

You used to get the Seniors card by picking up a form from the post office and sending it in.
I think it took a couple of weeks.

I cant ever recall needing to show it for medical purposes, I mainly used it for public transport and various businesses offered discounts.

What you need is a Medicare card, which may take a little longer as you will have to show Medicare that you intend to become and remain a resident of Australia.
This will give you access to public hospital treatment, (at least to go on the waiting list for non-essential stuff) and free doctors treatment at bulk billing clinics.
You need to ask Centrelink for a low income earners temporary card when you arrive.

You're entitled to a free hearing test at a clinic and if required a hearing aid, when I went through it the maximum value of the free device was $1300.

[Denis-NFA]

chris

I think Banjo hit on the most crucial thing which is the Medicare Card.

My Medicare Card benefits do not expire until 5 years after I leave Australia permanently.

I can explain more but PM Banjo and I will tell you of my interpretation of Medicare law.

Basically, if you are an Australian Resident and can prove your age you nearly have automatic qualification to the Commonwealth Seniors Card and Medicare.

Nowadays your Medicare records, as notation, are also available via the MyGov thingy when you use or attend a Medicare accredited Health Provider.