Dahab Egypt bombing health care costs assistance
What is it?
Dahab Egypt Bombing Health Care Costs Assistance is an Australian Government initiative for Australians (who are eligible for Medicare) who have out of pocket healthcare costs as a direct result of the bombing which occurred on 24 April 2006. Out of pocket costs are those costs that are not reimbursed by Medicare, other government programs, private travel insurance, or private health insurance. Australians affected by the bombing are expected to use such resources prior to seeking assistance from the Health Care Assistance Scheme. Exceptional circumstances may be considered.
Note: For the purpose of the Dahab Egypt Health Care Costs Assistance Scheme, an Australian is someone who is eligible for Medicare. Only goods and services provided in Australia are covered.
Australians who were physically injured by the explosions will be eligible for assistance for a wide range of health care including medical gaps, costs of medicines, physiotherapy, hearing devices, artificial limbs, psychological services and counselling.
The following kinds of people will be eligible for assistance with the costs of counselling, psychological services and psychiatric services:
- an Australian who was not physically injured (but directly exposed to the aftermath)
- a family member of an Australian who either died or who was physically injured
- a family member of a non-Australian who died as a result of the bombing.
Note: These rebates are only paid after any rebate claimable from private health or any other source of insurance cover has been deducted.
Enquiries about specific eligibility and coverage can be obtained by calling the Medicare Assistance Special Assistance Line on 1800 660 026.
How to register and claim out of pocket expenses
- Fill out and sign a Dahab Egypt Health Care Costs Assistance registration form [PDF, 125Kb]
. - Provide either a certified photocopy of your passport showing that you were present in Dahab Egypt on 24 April 2006, or a statutory declaration advising that you were in Dahab Egypt on 24 April 2006.
- Any services rendered must be claimed through Medicare, and any insurance or compensation schemes before claiming through Dahab Egypt Health Care Costs Assistance.
- Fill out a Dahab Egypt Health Care Costs Assistance claim form [PDF, 139Kb].
- Attach all Medicare and insurance benefit statements to the claim form. Where services do not attract a Medicare benefit and are not covered by any other insurance, attach all accounts and/or receipts for a case by case assessment.
Lodging your claim forms
Claims can be lodged in one of the following ways:
- At your local Medicare office
- Fax to 08 92148129 or
- Post to:
Medicare Australia Special Assistance
Medicare Australia
Reply Paid 9822
PERTH WA 6848
Claim forms and Reply paid envelopes are available from by calling the Medicare Australia Special Assistance Line on 1800 660 026.
Replacement Medicare cards
Australians who lost their Medicare card in the Dahab Egypt bombing can still easily access their Medicare benefits. Doctors can obtain a patient's Medicare card number by calling Medicare Australia on 132 150 while they are seeing the patient.
Replacement Medicare cards can be requested by calling Medicare on 132 011.
More information
Download a copy of the Dahab Egypt Bombing Health Care Costs Assistance Scheme information sheet [PDF, 176Kb] for information about what is covered, how to determine eligibility, how to apply and conditions of assistance.
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Last updated: 28 May, 2008