Australia's national Medicare scheme provides free or subsidised public healthcare and access to medicines for Australian citizens and permanent residents. Expats with permanent resident visas should take advantage of the high standard of universal healthcare in Australia. Those who aren't eligible for Medicare should opt for comprehensive private medical insurance.
Perth has a large number of public and private healthcare facilities. Unless expats have a medical condition that requires specialist treatment, it is generally more convenient to make use of local doctors and medical practitioners.
Hospitals in Perth
Bethesda Hospital
www.bethesda.org.au
Address: 25 Queenslea Drive, Claremont
Glengarry Private Hospital
www.glengarryprivate.com.au
Address: 53 Arnisdale Road, Duncraig
Royal Perth Hospital
www.rph.health.wa.gov.au
Address: Victoria Square, Perth, Western Australia 6000
South Perth Hospital
www.sph.org.au
Address: 76 South Terrace, South Perth
Expat Health Insurance
Cigna Global Health Insurance
With Cigna, you won't have to rely on foreign public health care systems, which may not meet your needs. Cigna allows you to speak to a doctor on demand, for consultations or instant advice, wherever you are in the world. They also offer full cancer care across all levels of cover, and settle the cost of treatments directly with the provider. Cigna is currently offering a 10% discount for seniors (over 60) on their Silver package.
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