s.a.f.e Flashcards
(16 cards)
sustainability - medicare
Medicare levy increases to 2 percent to assist in providing the necessary funds to maintain aus health system and introduce the national disability insurance scheme
sustainability- pbs
continually reviewing the medicines available through the pbs means those that will have the greatest benefits are prioritized, which assists in keeping the scheme sustainable.
sustainability- ndis
each participant in the ndis receives an individualized plan, which means that only necessary funds are spent on each person. as a result, more people can access the ndis and experience improved health outcomes.
sustainability- phi
phi helps to keep the strain off the public system, contributing to overall sustainability of the health system
access- medicare
Medicare reduces the cost of medically necessary service providing access to these services
access- pbs
all Australian citizens and permanent residents are entitled to access subsidized medicines through pbs.
access- ndis
Available to anyone in austrlia and in all regions
access- phi
can increase access to health services that may have otherwise been too expensive for patients to afford
funding- Medicare
Medicare is funded by the Medicare levy, Medicare levy surcharge and general taxation
funding- pbs
federal government funds the pbs
funding- ndis
federal, state and territory government fund the Ndis
funding- phi
large proportion of phi is funded via premiums individuals pay annually
equity- Medicare
Medicare levy is equitable as it is based on a percent of a persons income. this means that higher income earners generally pay more than lower income earners.
equity- pbs
pbs safety net, further protects individuals and families from large overall expenses for pbs listed medicines
equity- ndis
individualized plan developed as a part of the Ndis ensure that those with more significant needs receive more assistance
equity- phi
those on lower incomes receive more financial assistance through the phi rebate
