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That was easy. Did you know

cat_mioux — Wed, 29 May 2013 04:48:15 GMT

If your bank details are registered with Medicare you can claim over the phone if your refund is under $100?

I'd been putting off traipsing to the Medicare office for 3 months. If I knew you could claim over the phone I wouldn't have had this 'must go to Medicare' in my head for months.

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*mrgrizz* — Wed, 29 May 2013 04:57:17 GMT

i claim at the doctors counter

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polksaladallie — Wed, 29 May 2013 05:02:11 GMT

That's what I know. It is automatic at the doctor's surgery. Don't have to sign anything.

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jack*in*a*box — Wed, 29 May 2013 05:04:47 GMT

I found out today too. I visited a Medicare office to change my surname and I registered my Bank Acc. number with them. Handy huh?

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polksaladallie — Wed, 29 May 2013 05:09:53 GMT

But always remember to check your bank account to ensure that the payment has been deposited.

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best.buys — Wed, 29 May 2013 05:13:05 GMT

not all doctors do it, the receptionist helped me fill out the original form - about a year ago. does make it so much easy

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cat_mioux — Wed, 29 May 2013 05:15:25 GMT

My local doctor has the facilities for your Medicare refund to go straight back into your bank account but the claim I did over the phone was for a specialist I saw who didn't have the technology for this.

At the time I audibly groaned when the specialists receptionist told me I'd have to take my invoice to Medicare.

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catsnknots — Wed, 29 May 2013 05:43:16 GMT

Did you know that you can do it all online too.... so much easier.

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cat_mioux — Wed, 29 May 2013 05:45:17 GMT

Did you know that you can do it all online too.... so much easier.

Yes, but only certain item numbers. Usually your standard GP consultations.

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daydream**believer — Wed, 29 May 2013 07:43:09 GMT

yep, i did one yesterday as well 🙂

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lyndal1838 — Wed, 29 May 2013 09:24:45 GMT

Would not know...my doctor bulk bills and I have never had to make a claim through Medicare.