Australia is vast and beautiful, and has been repeatedly named one of the most livable countries in the world. For most people, immigrating to Australia is about enjoying a high-welfare social life, especially regarding health-related medical benefits. Australia not only possesses world-leading medical technology, but the universal healthcare benefits enjoyed by its citizens are the envy of the world!
Universal Access to Free Healthcare
Medicare is Australia's national health insurance scheme. New immigrants can immediately enjoy most free medical services, and Medicare patients are also entitled to free treatment in public hospitals. The government covers the full cost of treatment and medical expenses for patients.
The Australian universal health insurance card, known as the Medicare card (obtained upon permanent residency), is arguably the "best health insurance card in the world." It allows holders to enjoy equivalent medical treatment (including free medical care and prescription drug subsidies) in 11 countries: New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Sweden, the Netherlands, Finland, Italy, Belgium, Malta, Slovenia, and Norway.
At the same time, Australia has signed Reciprocal Health Care Agreements with 30 countries, allowing residents to enjoy the medical benefits of these countries as well: Austria, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Latvia, the Republic of North Macedonia, Malta, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, and the United States.
PBS Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme
The Australian government adjusts the drug list annually based on actual circumstances; currently, there are over 2,600 drugs on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme list. As long as the medication is covered under this scheme, regardless of the actual cost of the prescription, the patient only pays a fixed amount, with the government covering the remainder.
For the general public, if annual prescription costs exceed 1,264.9 AUD, no further payments are required for the remainder of the year; for low-income earners, if paid prescription costs reach 318 AUD, no further payments are required for the year.
The government invests huge subsidies every year to bring the prices of life-saving treatments and anti-cancer drugs down to an affordable range for the average person, including treatments for leukemia, bowel cancer, melanoma, liver cancer, and other conditions. For example, for OPDIVO, a drug effective in treating lung and kidney cancer certified by the FDA and TGA, the Australian government provides a subsidy of 1.1 billion AUD for this single drug. Originally priced at 320,000 USD per course, it can now be purchased for 6.3 AUD. For IMBRUVICA, a drug effective in treating leukemia certified by the FDA and TGA, the Australian government provides a subsidy of 460 million AUD for this single drug. Originally priced at 190,000 USD per course, it can now be purchased for 6.3 AUD.
Overall, when immigrating to Australia, there is no need to worry about medical care, and the natural environment and quality of life are very reassuring. Therefore, it is no surprise that Australia has become one of the happiest countries in the world.
As everyone knows, Australia has always been a traditional country of immigration. Looking at the evolution of Australian immigration policy over the past 30 years, the threshold has been continuously raised, and immigration policies have continued to tighten. For those interested in immigrating to Australia, they can choose the method that suits them best based on their own circumstances, such as the 188A visa, 188B visa, 188C visa, or 132A visa, all of which are Australian immigration programs favored by high-net-worth individuals in China. Once applicants meet the relevant conditions, they can apply for their entire family to immigrate to Australia and enjoy Australian medical benefits. After obtaining Australian status, children can enjoy high-quality education and gain broader overseas development scope and opportunities.
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