That was easy. Did you know

[cat_mioux]

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.

😐

[*mrgrizz*]

i claim at the doctors counter

[polksaladallie]

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

[jack*in*a*box]

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?

[polksaladallie]

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

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[best.buys]

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

[cat_mioux]

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.

[catsnknots]

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

[cat_mioux]

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.

[daydream**believer]

yep, i did one yesterday as well 🙂