7.6 access and equity

what is an accessible health system?

one that provides all people with timely access to quality healthcare based on their needs, not ability to pay, regardless of where they live in the country

access and medicare

provides access for all SES backgrounds to health services, telephone and video consultations to assist those living outside major cities

access and PBS

all australian citizens and permanent residents are entitled to subsidised medications, provides access to essential medicines for low income earners via concessional payments

access and NDIS

increases access to health services for all people with significant disabilities, rolled out in every region on australia to support those outside major cities

access and PHI

federal governments PHI rebate increases access to PHI for lower income earners, increase access to services that may otherwise be too expensive for members

what is an equal access health system?

one that takes the different healthcare needs of individuals into account so it is equitable and fair

equity and medicare

medicare safety net- people who require frequent services covered by medicare receive additional financial support, Mental health treatment plans provide those with mental health disorders 10 therapy sessions per year mostly covered by medicare

equity and PBS

PBS safety net protects individuals and families from large overall expenses for PBS listed medicines, concessional co-payment provides greater assistance to those who are on low incomes, aboriginal and torres strait Islander people can qualify for reduced PBS copayment amounts under the closing the gap initiative

equity and the NDIS

individualised plan ensures people with more significant needs receive more assistance, people who require NDIS do not have to pay more towards funding than those who don't

equity and PHI

people on lower incomes receive a higher rebate, people who use their PHI more often than others do not have to pay a higher premium