How much extra tax could you pay without hospital cover?
Nice one! Looks like you might not have to pay the Medicare Levy Surcharge.
This is a guide only. It assumes you have no MLS dependants. You should speak to a financial advisor who will be able to take into account your income and personal situation, including any changes that occur during a tax year.
Why not invest that money in your health?
Medibank Basic Plus Healthy Start
This hospital cover includes a wide range of common services and procedures, such as
- Cover for things like Joint reconstructions and dental surgery
- Accidental injury benefit
- Unlimited Emergency Ambulance^
Medibank Bronze Plus Progress
For a little more, get all the inclusions of Medibank Basic Plus Healthy Start plus the following:
- Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer
- Colonoscopy
- Bone, joint and muscle
Medibank Bronze Plus Progress
Invest a little more to get more cover
All the inclusions of Medibank Basic Plus Healthy Start plus the following.
- Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer
- Colonoscopy
- Bone, joint and muscle
Medibank Silver Plus Support
For a little more, get all the inclusions of Medibank Basic Plus Healthy Start plus the following:
- Broader range of services
- Heart and vascular system
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)
Waiting period and annual limits may apply.
^Tasmania and Queensland have State schemes that cover ambulance services for residents of those States.
*‘income’ for Medicare Levy Surcharge purposes. Learn more
What is the Medicare Levy?
Currently, everyone chips into the Australian public healthcare system, Medicare. Most taxpayers contribute 2% of their taxable income, unless they earn under a certain amount, in which case they don’t need to pay anything at all. This is referred to as the Medicare Levy.
In addition to the Medicare Levy, some taxpayers also need to pay a Medicare Levy Surcharge (MLS), a government scheme designed to help take the burden off the public system.
When does the Medicare Levy Surcharge apply?
The Medicare Levy Surcharge applies if your annual income is over $97,000 as a single (or $194,000 as a single parent, couple or family) and you or any of your dependants# don't hold an appropriate level of hospital cover. It starts at 1% and increases (up to 1.5%) depending on your annual income.# The family income threshold for single parents, couples and families is increased by $1,500 for each MLS dependant child after the first child.
However, if you and all your dependants# take out Medibank hospital cover and hold it for the full tax year, you may not have to pay the Medicare Levy Surcharge. Plus, you can enjoy knowing that your health is in good hands.
Still not convinced?
Unlimited Emergency Ambulance
No matter which hospital policy you choose, you’ll have the peace of mind that comes from knowing that your cover includes unlimited emergency ambulance.1
Accident Cover Boost
With our Accident Cover Boost, you could get Gold level Hospital benefits if you have an Accident and hold eligible Hospital cover, regardless of your level of cover.2
24/7 Medibank Health Support
Health concerns keeping you up at night? Members with health insurance can speak to a registered nurse or mental health professional at no extra cost.3 Chat over the phone or online any time of the day or night.
One of the largest health provider networks in Australia
We’ll help you make the most of your cover, with access to more than 470 Members’ Choice hospitals and more than 17,000 Members’ Choice extras provider locations.
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Things you should know
# 'Income’ and 'dependants' for Medicare Levy Surcharge purposes only.
* Price is for Singles cover in NSW paying by direct debit and includes an Australian Government Rebate of 24.608% with a 0% Lifetime Health Cover Loading and $750 excess (unless otherwise stated). ‘Income’ for Medicare Levy Surcharge purposes. Waiting period and annual limits may apply.
^ Tasmania and Queensland have State schemes that cover ambulance services for residents of those States.
1 Waiting periods apply. For ambulance attendance or transportation to a hospital where immediate medical attention is required and your condition is such that you couldn't be transported any other way. Tas and Qld have State schemes that provide ambulance servies for residents of those States.
2 For Accidents that occur in Australia after your cover starts. Must seek medical treatment within 7 days, and receive hospital treatment within 12 months of the Accident occurring. Excludes Private Emergency Department Benefit, hospital bonus, claims covered by third parties and our Private Room Promise. Out of pockets may apply.
3 Some referred services may involve out of pocket costs and waiting periods may apply.