Health Assessments

Medicare subsidises the annual health assessments for the following groups:

a health assessment for people aged 75 years and older
a comprehensive medical assessment for permanent residents of residential aged care facilities
a health assessment for people with an intellectual disability
a health assessment for refugees and other humanitarian entrants
a health assessment for people aged 45-49 years who are at risk of developing chronic disease
a type 2 diabetes risk evaluation for people aged 40-49 years with a high risk of developing type 2 diabetes as determined by the Australian Type 2 Diabetes Risk Assessment Tool
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and adults

Health assessments can only be provided by your usual doctor. Please discuss with your doctor if you are eligible.