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Does a Pregnant Woman with Visa 189 could avail full benefits of OZ health care services?

RyanCFCRyanCFC FahaheelPosts: 13Member
Good day po to all.. I and my wife just wanted to become aware of Australia Health Care services particularly on pregnant women. We are a young couple already having PR Visa 189 and yet to enter OZ by December. Gusto lang po sana naming malaman if ever my wife becomes pregnant before entering Australia and planning to have her delivery in one of Australian Hospitals, magiging covered po ba siya sa medicare or any health care services provisions? Hoping for some generous inputs. Thanks po. May God bless you all..

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  • Captain_ACaptain_A AUSTRALIA
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    I have read similar case, and yes nakakuha sila ng full benefits sa medicare from check ups to delivery.. if im not wrong pati nga ata CS halos minimal fee lng sila sa public hospital.. i suggest see the thread on cost of giving birth.. mas marami info doon.. GB :D

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  • RyanCFCRyanCFC Fahaheel
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    Thanks @Captain_A ... D
  • Captain_ACaptain_A AUSTRALIA
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    @RyanCFC welcome

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  • omegaomega Melton
    Posts: 27Member
    Joined: Apr 26, 2016
    edited November 2016
    Hello @RyanCFC,

    My wife is due on January 2017 and we confirmed that if you have medicare, you'll be taken care of for free in public hospitals. So it would include the following (mga encountered and inquiries namin so far):
    1) For Delivery Process and accommodation
    2) Checkup/consultations
    3) Pathology Tests (Blood/urine/gtt...)

    Ang binayaran lang namin ay half ng ultrasound, the other (almost) half is paid for by medicare/government. Ultrasound here 2d may cost about 180AUD.

    Reminder lang, get your medicare asap when you arrived =). Godbless!
  • SophiaSophia Australia
    Posts: 58Member
    Joined: Dec 06, 2012
    is it apply to 190 as well? we are PR visa under 190. wala pa po kami sa OZ and we are planning po na dyan ako manganak para citizen na si baby then balik ulet po muna kami ng Dubai after 2 months (by 2018 pa kase kami mag for good, need pa mag ipon). anyone experienced po the same case?

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  • dark_knightdark_knight Manila
    Posts: 54Member
    Joined: Jul 20, 2017
    @Sophia Hi, I just want to ask sana anong nangyari sa inyo if nacover ba kayo ng Medicare? I think medyo similar case namin sa inyo. 189 naman visa namin pero I think same lang yun. My wife is currently pregnant and pagdating pa lang namin sa Sept kami magenroll sa Medicare. Covered kaya agad yung pregnancy and childbirth? Thank you in advance!

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  • SophiaSophia Australia
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    @dark_knight Hello, Yes po cover lahat ng medicare ala kami binayaran for check up and delivery. just apply the medicare pag dating nyo (they will give u temporary card naman and u can use agad) and book an appointment sa GP. for me kase 34 weeks na ako nung dumating kami oz kaya pinriority nila ako kase nga malapit na manganak :-). just decide which hospital kayo manganganak para matell nyo sa GP nyo.

    ilan weeks na ba?

    Primary Applicant (Husband - Web Developer)

    12-01-13 - ACS Assessment
    12-03-13 - Positive Result from ACS (261212)
    21-09-13 - IELTS exam
    04-10-13 - IELTS Results (R-9.0 L/S-7.5 W-7.0) OBS 8.0
    14-04-14 - SA SS Application / EOI Submitted
    16-05-14 - SA SS refusal (closed)
    05-08-14 - ACT SS / EOI
    24-09-14 - Approved SS ACT and Invited to apply for 190
    20-11-14 - Visa Lodged
    25-01-15 - Medical
    29-01-15 - Police Clearance (Dubai)
    25-02-15 - NBI
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    20-07-15 - IED

  • dark_knightdark_knight Manila
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    @Sophia Thank you so much sa pagreply! Laking tulong ng reply mo sakin, nakahinga ako ng maluwag! 10 weeks si baby ngayon :)

    Nominated Occupation: Software Engineer (2361313)

    2016 09 XX - Started gathering docs for ACS skills assessment
    2017 03 23 - Submitted ACS
    2017 04 13 - Received ACS results
    2017 05 02 - PTE Exam
    2017 05 03 - Received PTE Exam result (Superior)
    2017 05 XX - Lodged 1st EOI - 80pts (didn't get invited because of occupation ceiling)
    2017 06 XX - Points Deducted due to age - 75 pts
    2017 07 12 - ITA received for 1st EOI
    2017 07 19 - Decided to abandon 1st EOI because I didn't split my 2nd job into two entries based on ACS assessment, created new EOI - 75 pts
    2017 07 25 - ITA for 2nd EOI received
    2017 08 24 - Visa Lodge, attached all available documents
    2017 09 20 - Attached eMedical information sheet (just in case it is needed)
    2017 09 25 - (Direct) Grant! [GSM Adelaide]
    2018 06 XX - Target Big Move :)

  • SophiaSophia Australia
    Posts: 58Member
    Joined: Dec 06, 2012
    @dark_knight, anytime :-) give a buzz if you have question pa, maybe naexperience ko din yun:-) Good Luck sa inyo and congrats in advance.

    San kayo sa OZ?

    Primary Applicant (Husband - Web Developer)

    12-01-13 - ACS Assessment
    12-03-13 - Positive Result from ACS (261212)
    21-09-13 - IELTS exam
    04-10-13 - IELTS Results (R-9.0 L/S-7.5 W-7.0) OBS 8.0
    14-04-14 - SA SS Application / EOI Submitted
    16-05-14 - SA SS refusal (closed)
    05-08-14 - ACT SS / EOI
    24-09-14 - Approved SS ACT and Invited to apply for 190
    20-11-14 - Visa Lodged
    25-01-15 - Medical
    29-01-15 - Police Clearance (Dubai)
    25-02-15 - NBI
    03-03-15 - Visa Granted (",) Thank You Lord!
    20-07-15 - IED

  • dark_knightdark_knight Manila
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    @Sophia Thank you. Sa Sydney kami magsettle :)

    Nominated Occupation: Software Engineer (2361313)

    2016 09 XX - Started gathering docs for ACS skills assessment
    2017 03 23 - Submitted ACS
    2017 04 13 - Received ACS results
    2017 05 02 - PTE Exam
    2017 05 03 - Received PTE Exam result (Superior)
    2017 05 XX - Lodged 1st EOI - 80pts (didn't get invited because of occupation ceiling)
    2017 06 XX - Points Deducted due to age - 75 pts
    2017 07 12 - ITA received for 1st EOI
    2017 07 19 - Decided to abandon 1st EOI because I didn't split my 2nd job into two entries based on ACS assessment, created new EOI - 75 pts
    2017 07 25 - ITA for 2nd EOI received
    2017 08 24 - Visa Lodge, attached all available documents
    2017 09 20 - Attached eMedical information sheet (just in case it is needed)
    2017 09 25 - (Direct) Grant! [GSM Adelaide]
    2018 06 XX - Target Big Move :)

  • migoboymigoboy PH
    Posts: 20Member
    Joined: Nov 13, 2017
    Hi @Sophia @dark_knight. Sorry, question naman. We just received our visa grant yesterday and my wife is currently 12 weeks pregnant. Kelangan pa ba namin ipaalam sa DIBP yung circumstance namin? Since direct grant kami, wala kami way para ma-contact yung CO e. Btw, we're planning to move on the first week of October in Melbourne tapos dun na sana manganak si misis.
  • SophiaSophia Australia
    Posts: 58Member
    Joined: Dec 06, 2012
    @migoboy, Hello! for my experienced nde na namin ininform DIBP kse separate naman ung application na ginawa namin sa baby namin nung pinanganak sya sa OZ, citizen naman agad sya nung inapply namin sya ng passport dun.

    Primary Applicant (Husband - Web Developer)

    12-01-13 - ACS Assessment
    12-03-13 - Positive Result from ACS (261212)
    21-09-13 - IELTS exam
    04-10-13 - IELTS Results (R-9.0 L/S-7.5 W-7.0) OBS 8.0
    14-04-14 - SA SS Application / EOI Submitted
    16-05-14 - SA SS refusal (closed)
    05-08-14 - ACT SS / EOI
    24-09-14 - Approved SS ACT and Invited to apply for 190
    20-11-14 - Visa Lodged
    25-01-15 - Medical
    29-01-15 - Police Clearance (Dubai)
    25-02-15 - NBI
    03-03-15 - Visa Granted (",) Thank You Lord!
    20-07-15 - IED

  • SophiaSophia Australia
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    @dark_knight - kami rin sa Sydney din kami magsettle :-).

    Primary Applicant (Husband - Web Developer)

    12-01-13 - ACS Assessment
    12-03-13 - Positive Result from ACS (261212)
    21-09-13 - IELTS exam
    04-10-13 - IELTS Results (R-9.0 L/S-7.5 W-7.0) OBS 8.0
    14-04-14 - SA SS Application / EOI Submitted
    16-05-14 - SA SS refusal (closed)
    05-08-14 - ACT SS / EOI
    24-09-14 - Approved SS ACT and Invited to apply for 190
    20-11-14 - Visa Lodged
    25-01-15 - Medical
    29-01-15 - Police Clearance (Dubai)
    25-02-15 - NBI
    03-03-15 - Visa Granted (",) Thank You Lord!
    20-07-15 - IED

  • migoboymigoboy PH
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    @Sophia Salamat! nagwoworry kasi kami na maging issue if hindi namin ininform na pregnant wife ko.
  • SophiaSophia Australia
    Posts: 58Member
    Joined: Dec 06, 2012
    Hehe... @migoboy no probs. you can give me a buzz if you have question pa sa panganganak sa OZ and apply for the baby passport :-).

    Primary Applicant (Husband - Web Developer)

    12-01-13 - ACS Assessment
    12-03-13 - Positive Result from ACS (261212)
    21-09-13 - IELTS exam
    04-10-13 - IELTS Results (R-9.0 L/S-7.5 W-7.0) OBS 8.0
    14-04-14 - SA SS Application / EOI Submitted
    16-05-14 - SA SS refusal (closed)
    05-08-14 - ACT SS / EOI
    24-09-14 - Approved SS ACT and Invited to apply for 190
    20-11-14 - Visa Lodged
    25-01-15 - Medical
    29-01-15 - Police Clearance (Dubai)
    25-02-15 - NBI
    03-03-15 - Visa Granted (",) Thank You Lord!
    20-07-15 - IED

  • fufudoodsfufudoods singapore
    Posts: 29Member
    Joined: Oct 01, 2018
    @Sophia need some info, I'm pregnant and mag-BM kami this January plan namin sa OZ nako manganak, ask ko lang po kung anong steps ang dapat namin gawin pagdating regarding sa topic nato, like getting medicare, going to hospital, etc... thank you.
  • SophiaSophia Australia
    Posts: 58Member
    Joined: Dec 06, 2012
    Hi @ fufudoods. Congrats for your new bundle of joy.
    First namin ginawa pag dating namin ng Australia, nag apply kami agad ng Medicare at centrelink. they will give you temporary card naman so you can use it agad habang ala pa ung card mismo. then nagpa appointment kami sa GP sa parang mga health center, then I showed all the pregnancy medical report ko from Dubai and then he asked me san hospital ko prefer manganak. then he send all my medical report sa hospital and he refer me to the hospital na yun then nagpa appointment na ako sa OB for that hospital the ayun na dun na ako nagpatsek up til manganak ako. nde daw kase pede mag direct ka sa OB at hospital agad, you need GP like family doctor.

    let me know if may question ka pa.

    Primary Applicant (Husband - Web Developer)

    12-01-13 - ACS Assessment
    12-03-13 - Positive Result from ACS (261212)
    21-09-13 - IELTS exam
    04-10-13 - IELTS Results (R-9.0 L/S-7.5 W-7.0) OBS 8.0
    14-04-14 - SA SS Application / EOI Submitted
    16-05-14 - SA SS refusal (closed)
    05-08-14 - ACT SS / EOI
    24-09-14 - Approved SS ACT and Invited to apply for 190
    20-11-14 - Visa Lodged
    25-01-15 - Medical
    29-01-15 - Police Clearance (Dubai)
    25-02-15 - NBI
    03-03-15 - Visa Granted (",) Thank You Lord!
    20-07-15 - IED

  • vibsvibs UK
    Posts: 43Member
    Joined: Jul 13, 2017
    Hello Everyone, ang maternity leave ba depende sa company kung saan nagtatrabaho? How long kaya usually ka dapat nagwork sa kanila before you are entitled to maternity benefits? Tia
  • CasseyCassey Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
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    edited January 2019
    @vibs It depends on the company you are working with or will be working at.

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  • zach@052019zach@052019 Melbourne
    Posts: 247Member
    Joined: Oct 22, 2018
    Hello everyone, BM din namin next week na and by thay time im 32 weeks. Ang galing naman wala talagang babayaran for public hospital

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  • zach@052019zach@052019 Melbourne
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    Joined: Oct 22, 2018
    @Sophia Hello! Nakapag claim ka ba ng newborn upfront payment?

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  • Chum_TesoreroChum_Tesorero Posts: 1Member
    Joined: May 17, 2020

    Hello Good day! Given po ng situation ngayon, stranded kami ni husband dito sa Pinas and I am 26 weeks pregnant, is there any possibility na makapag pabook kmi ng GP online para marefer nya n kmi s hospital? Until now kc wala pa ring available flights going to MEL and SYD. Thank you.

  • OzlazOzlaz Melbourne
    Posts: 586Member
    Joined: Nov 13, 2016

    @Chum_Tesorero said:
    Hello Good day! Given po ng situation ngayon, stranded kami ni husband dito sa Pinas and I am 26 weeks pregnant, is there any possibility na makapag pabook kmi ng GP online para marefer nya n kmi s hospital? Until now kc wala pa ring available flights going to MEL and SYD. Thank you.

    Sa experience ko last year, wala pa ako dito nakapag schedule na ako sa GP with the help of a friend. Baka may friend ka dito na kaya gumawa nun for you? Arrived in Canberra on my 35w6d.

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  • zach@052019zach@052019 Melbourne
    Posts: 247Member
    Joined: Oct 22, 2018

    @Chum_Tesorero said:
    Hello Good day! Given po ng situation ngayon, stranded kami ni husband dito sa Pinas and I am 26 weeks pregnant, is there any possibility na makapag pabook kmi ng GP online para marefer nya n kmi s hospital? Until now kc wala pa ring available flights going to MEL and SYD. Thank you.

    Pwede po online magpa book for GP appointment, however, kailangan mo pumunta sa check up with GP para ma assess ka niya saka pa gagawan ng referral.

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