How Much Does An Eye Test Cost in Australia?

When there are problems in the eyes, people think twice before visiting an Optometrist Canberra because they are not sure whether the treatment will be covered under the insurance scheme or not. However, the good news is that eye tests are covered under Medicare and for quite some time,basic eye examination has been billed. So, you need not pay anything. Medicare was paying 85 percent of the scheduled fees as per the guidelines given to them. 

It was normally accepted as full payment by Optometrists. There was a change in the guidelines during 2015 when the Medicare rebate was reduced from 85 percent to 80 percent. Some optometrists stopped bulk billing for Eye testing Canberra and they used to charge the complete fee. It means Medicare used to pay 20% of the Medicare scheduled fee. Payment terms and guidelines should be checked before booking the appointment. Learn more...