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my friend already has a permanent visa; but he hasnt moved over......
Topic Started: Jan 20 2009, 08:00:28 PM (1,643 Views)
ermintham


and he recently got infected with hiv. Is he still allowed to move to OZ?
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At a rough guess, Yes.

Once you have the VIsa, there are no more questions asked. You just come through customs.

I can't recall any questions being asked about health, after you get the PR visa.
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ABCDiamond
Jan 20 2009, 08:09:17 PM
At a rough guess, Yes.

Once you have the VIsa, there are no more questions asked. You just come through customs.

I can't recall any questions being asked about health, after you get the PR visa.
thanks for the quick reply. what about applying for medicare card? will there be a problem with that? im guessing the personal insurance is gonna cost a lot more.

another question is regarding the hiv drugs, are they subsidised in australia?


thanks in advanced for answering.
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I thought that you were supposed to inform imm of any changes from when you get the visa to when you get here ? Mind you, if you don't, how are they going to know ?

Medicare cards are issued when you get here and show the relevant doc such as visa in passport etc so shouldn't be a problem with that. No idea if the drugs are subsided though. Sorry.
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I did find this info:
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today the PBS supports about 140 million prescriptions a year for about 2500 different brands and formulation of prescription medicine.

Included in the list of drugs covered by the PBS is a group of drugs, called Section 100 drugs, which are highly specialised or very expensive medicines for life-threatening diseases or conditions. All HIV antiretrovirals are funded under this part of the scheme, as are specialist medications for cancer, hepatitis and some other medical conditions.

A standard Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme PBS prescription cost from 1st Jan 2009 is $32.90 for general patients. But I would try to check the section 100 prescriptions, as they may be different.

You can look up costs at http://www.epharmacy.com.au if you know the Australian equivalent brand name.
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