SmarterEd

Aussie Maths & Science Teachers: Save your time with SmarterEd

HMS, HAG 2018 HSC 10 MC

Which of the following best describes Medicare?

  1. It is funded by taxpayers and covers the cost of ambulance services.
  2. It is funded by private contributions and covers the cost of physiotherapy.
  3. It is funded by insurance premiums and covers the cost of private hospitals.
  4. It is funded by a levy and subsidises the cost of visits to general practitioners.
Show Answers Only

\(D\)

Show Worked Solution

  • D is correct: Medicare is funded by a levy and subsidises GP visits through bulk billing.

Other Options:

  • A is incorrect: Ambulance services are typically state-funded, not covered by Medicare.
  • B is incorrect: Medicare is government-funded through levy, not private contributions.
  • C is incorrect: Private health insurance covers private hospitals, not Medicare.