Posted by Michael Wonder on 09 May 2017
Federal Budget 2017: Medicare rebates to increase as part of $10 billion healthcare
9 May 2017 - Patients will have to pull less money out of their own pockets for a trip to the doctor when the government increases Medicare rebates as part of a $10 billion healthcare package at the heart of the 2017 federal budget.
Treasurer Scott Morrison appeared determined to snuff out any remaining doubt about the Coalition's intentions on Medicare, after Labor's "Mediscare" campaign during last year's election.
"Tonight, we put to rest any doubts about Medicare and the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme," he said in his budget speech, before announcing a "$10 billion re-investment in Australia's health care over four years".
