Why are PBS medications reviewed frequently?

To ensure they are safe, effective, and cost-effective

What is private health insurance?

A health plan you pay a premium for that covers costs not paid by Medicare

What is General practitioner?

Doctor with a wide range of skills and knowledge to help the community

Which of the following is an example of how NDIS provides access to mainstream services and supports?

Doctors or teachers through the health and education systems

What is bulk billing?

No out-of-pocket cost — Medicare pays

What is the name of the three private health insurance incentives?

Medicare levy surcharge, Lifetime health cover, Private health insurance rebate

What is the PBS safety net?

A limit that reduces costs for people who spend a lot on medications

What are allied health services?

Health professionals outside the medical, dental, and nursing professions.

What are the three ways Medicare is funded?

General taxation, The medicare levy, The medicare levy surcharge

How is NDIS funding determined?

Based on individual needs and goals

What does the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme focus on?

Making essential medicines affordable for Australian

What is the lifetime health cover?

A policy that makes PHI 2% more expensive each year you join after age 30

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1
Why are PBS medications reviewed frequently?
To ensure they are safe, effective, and cost-effective
To promote new medications to patients
To reduce the number of medications on the PBS
To increase profits for pharmaceutical companies
2
Which of the following does Medicare not cover
Some/all fees for GP consultations and specialists
Tests and examinations (e.g. x-rays, pathology tests)
Ambulance services
Eye tests performed by optometrists
3
Medicare is Australia’s universal health __________ scheme.
service
insurance
coverage
care
4
What is private health insurance?
A health plan you pay a premium for that covers costs not paid by Medicare
Insurance that covers only dental and optical
Free government-provided hospital care
A government-funded plan for low-income earners
5
How much do most PBS listed medications cost for people without a concession card?
$15.30
$22.80
$7.70
$31.60
6
Which of the following is not an example of what funding can be used on from the NDIS?
Transport
Paying for healthcare
Home or vechicle modifications
Mobility equipment
7
What does the NDIS assist individuals with permanenet and significant disabilities do?
Receive unlimited medical treatments
Live an ordinary life
Receive short-term rehabilitation
Access free healthcare services
8
What is General practitioner?
Doctor with a wide range of skills and knowledge to help the community
A system of healing that includes herbal remedies, acupuncture, and more
Advice and support for healthy eating and diet management.
Treatments using natural substances to support the body’s healing.
9
Which of the following is an example of how NDIS provides access to mainstream services and supports?
Funding for assistive technology
Recreational facilities, sports clubs and community groups
Doctors or teachers through the health and education systems
Help from family or friends
10
What is bulk billing?
Costs for services such as doctors, specialists, tests and x-rays
Costs that patients must pay themselves
No out-of-pocket cost — Medicare pays
Government-decided Medicare payment
11
What is the name of the three private health insurance incentives?
Medicare levy surcharge
Lifetime health cover
Private health insurance rebate
Health savings account
12
What is the PBS safety net?
A program providing free medicines to all Australians
Covers the cost of over-the-counter medicines
A fund that pays doctors for prescribing PBS medicines
A limit that reduces costs for people who spend a lot on medications
13
Which of the following is not an alternative health service?
Yoga and Pilates
Acupuncture
Chinese traditional medicine
Physiotherapy
14
What are allied health services?
The preparation and supply of medicines and advice on their safe use.
Health professionals outside the medical, dental, and nursing professions.
Healthcare used instead of or alongside traditional health services.
Services that support mental health and emotional wellbeing.
15
What are the three ways Medicare is funded?
General taxation
The medicare levy
Medicare safety net
The medicare levy surcharge
16
Which of the following is not an eligbility criteria for the NDIS?
The individual must live in Australia
Must be aged under 65 when applying for the NDIS
Being over 65 years old
You have an impairment or condition that is likely to be permanent
17
How is NDIS funding determined?
Based on individual needs and goals
By age group
By income level
Equal amount for all participants
18
What does the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme focus on?
Paying doctors directly for bulk-billed services
Funding medical research and drug development
Making essential medicines affordable for Australian
Providing free hospital care for all Australians
19
Which of the following is an example of how NDIS maintains informal support arrangements?
Doctors or teachers through the health and education systems
Recreational facilities, sports clubs and community groups
Help from family or friends
Funding for assistive technology
20
What is the lifetime health cover?
A policy that makes PHI 2% more expensive each year you join after age 30
An extra tax for high-income earners without private health insurance
A rebate that helps reduce the cost of private health insurance premiums
A government scheme that pays for hospital treatment for seniors

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