The Minister states "People who need non-urgent care can continue to see ophthalmologists in their private rooms or offices as Medicare patients" (LA Question 3318).
What ophthalmologists in the Hunter Region can people see as Medicare patients?
I am advised:
Any patient can seek an appointment with an ophthalmologist in their private rooms under Medicare. Those specialists may choose to charge a gap fee above the Medicare scheduled fee; this is at their discretion. Appointments with GPs, other local specialists, optometrists and referrals to the state ophthalmic facility are other options.
