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  • 23-09-2017 11:59am
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    Melisandre121
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    I've heard that there are medical centres around Australia and that the cost to be seen by a doctor if needed is quite reasonable compared to Ireland. I'll be going to Sydney myself. Just wondering if anyone can confirm this? I have health insurance going over but just in case I need to see a doctor at any point.


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    aido79
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    Melisandre121 wrote: »
    I've heard that there are medical centres around Australia and that the cost to be seen by a doctor if needed is quite reasonable compared to Ireland. I'll be going to Sydney myself. Just wondering if anyone can confirm this? I have health insurance going over but just in case I need to see a doctor at any point.

    As you are going over on a working holiday visa (from your previous posts) you will not be entitled to Medicare so will have to pay full costs at the doctor so may find a bit more expensive than someone with Medicare (around $75 compared to $35 give or take a few dollars)
    Do you mean travel insurance or health insurance? I find it hard to believe that health insurance purchased in Ireland will cover you for a working holiday in Australia but I could be wrong.


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    Peregrinus
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    Plus, there's a difference between "seeing a doctor" and being entitled to medical care. You might be happy to cover the cost of a GP consultation yourself, but maybe not surgery or chemotherapy or medical evacuation.


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    Noo
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    Being irish you are also covered for emergency medical care under the reciprocal agreement.


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