Tiered private health insurance rebate and MLS introduced
From 1 July 2012, an individual’s rebate for private health insurance and/or their Medicare levy surcharge will be based on their income tier.
The definition of income is based on the definition used to calculate Medicare levy surcharge for individuals or families
Legislation supporting these changes received Royal Assent on 4 April 2012.
Table: Income thresholds for 2012/13
Unchanged
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Tier 1
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Tier 2
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Tier 3
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Singles
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$84,000 or less
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$84,001-$97,000
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$97,001-$130,000
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$130,001 or more
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Families
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$168,000 or less
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$168,001-$194,000
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$194,001-$260,000
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$260,001 or more
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Rebate
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Aged under 65
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30%
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20%
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10%
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0%
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Aged 65-69
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35%
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25%
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15%
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0%
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Aged 70 or over
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40%
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30%
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20%
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0%
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Medicare levy surcharge
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Rates
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0.0%
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1.0%
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1.25%
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1.5%
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Last updated on 12/04/2012.
This is intended as general advice only and does not have regard to an investor’s objectives, financial situation or needs. Before acting, investors should consider the advice in light of their own circumstances.
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