Medicare Australia and Expatriates

I recently did quite a bit of research on the Australian healthcare system and posted my findings on the Lighthouse website. The bottom line is that while the Medicare system does offer great cover to Australians in Australia, it is (1) quite complex, (2) heavily subsidised by the government, and (3) it does not cater to Australian expatriates living in Malaysia or elsewhere.

If you wish to read more – and you should if you are Australian, or are just curious about the Medicare Australia ! – you can check it here: Insurance for Australian expats