Medical cover, insurance and costs

Public health system

Public health services in Queensland are run by Queensland Health, and are funded by both the state and federal government through Medicare.

Rebates, Medicare and bulk-billing

Information about medicare, bulk-billing, the pharmaceutical benefit scheme, and how to claim rebates for medical expenses.

Private health insurance

General information about private health cover including hospital and general treatment or ‘extras’ cover.

Financial support and payments

Information about concessions and payments available to assist people who are sick, injured or with a disability.