Medical Costs

[DavieA]

I'm 34 and the missus is 33, so when she gets her ass into OZ in a few months (cross fingers) we would be looking at starting a family in the not too distant future.

As far as I think I'm aware she can't claim any medical for the first two years. So if she got prego within that period, would we have to pay in full for all aspects required for her to have a child in hospital? The child would be mine too, so can I claim it on my medicare....lol.

Anyone??

[markww]

I'm 34 and the missus is 33, so when she gets her ass into OZ in a few months (cross fingers) we would be looking at starting a family in the not too distant future.

As far as I think I'm aware she can't claim any medical for the first two years. So if she got prego within that period, would we have to pay in full for all aspects required for her to have a child in hospital? The child would be mine too, so can I claim it on my medicare....lol.

Anyone??

I thought that on a spouse visa, she can go to medicare AFTER 10 days of arriving in australia, also through AMES, she is eligable for 510hours of education (english studies and assistance with finding a job) courtsey of the department of immigration

[DavieA]

Thanks Mark, was aware of the English course but must have overlooked the medicare bit.....feeeww!

Thanks for your help buddy....and hang in there on your mrs visa wait!