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Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

February 7, 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n

South Burnett residents who haven’t given Medicare their updated bank details could get a quick financial windfall.<\/p>\n

Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien said on Thursday almost 670,000 people across Australia haven’t done this, leaving the Federal Government with $110 million in unclaimed cash<\/p>\n

“By simply updating your bank account details with Medicare, you could access any rebates you may have missed,” Mr O\u2019Brien said.<\/p>\n

The average amount owed to each individual is about $150.<\/p>\n

However, some people could be missing out on far more if they are regular visitors to their doctor, or have had treatment for a serious medical condition.<\/p>\n

Mr O\u2019Brien encouraged residents to update their bank account details so they could start receiving the cash rebates they are entitled to.<\/strong><\/p>\n

“It\u2019s quick and easy,” he said.<\/p>\n

“The easiest way is by using one of Medicare’s digital channels, such as the Medicare Express Plus app, or through your myGov account.<\/p>\n

“It will only take a few minutes.<\/p>\n

“Medicare will take care of the rest and the money you\u2019re owed will be deposited in your account within days.”<\/p>\n

Medicare customers are also reminded that scammers posing as Medicare have been known to contact people asking for their bank account details, so they should remain vigilant.<\/strong><\/p>\n

“As recently as late last year, scammers were actively targeting people through SMS messages that urged them to click on a hyperlink to claim their outstanding Medicare rebates,\u201d Mr O’Brien said.<\/p>\n

“While the department does call, SMS, or email people, it never includes hyperlinks in emails or text messages.”<\/p>\n

Reminder letters will be sent to people shortly, and will contain clear instructions on how missed rebates may be claimed.<\/p>\n

More information about how to set up a Medicare online account is available <\/b>online<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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