What change has been made to the Medicare levy surcharge?
There is no change to the Medicare levy surcharge. The surcharge applies to singles earning more than $50,000 and families earning more than $100,000. 12. Will health be subject to the GST? The GST will not be introduced until 1 January 2000. Most health services will be GST-free. – all medical services that attract a Medicare benefit will be GST-free whether provided through public or private hospitals; – medicines provided in the course of hospital treatment will be GST-free; – other common health services (eg physiotherapy, dental, optometry etc) will be GST-free; – accommodation and meals provided to patients by hospitals will be GST-free; – prescription only drugs, PBS drugs and Repatriation PBS drugs provided on prescription will be GST-free; – other pharmacy items will be subject to GST; – medical services provided by alternative health practitioners will be subject to GST. 13. Will private health insurance premiums be subject to a GST? Private health insurance premiums will be
