Depression - Visa application

[LloydFam]

I suffer from depression and am currently on antidepressants. I note that in the visa application I need to answer to the critical illness section. I don't know what to say as I have not been hospitalised etc I just need a little help from the antidepressants.

Are there prescription charges in Australia?

Please help

[SSue]

You need to be completely honest when filling in forms. Your medical history will be checked thoroughly.

Yes you do pay for prescriptions in Aus.

SSue 8)

[peterj]

Prescriptions are subsidised under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, so MOST prescribed meds for MOST conditions have a max price of $29.50 (I think thats the current price). If you are low income and qualify for a health care card, the price is reduced further.

If your overall medical bills (including prescriptions, doctor visits, dental etc) for the year exceeds a certain threshold (around $1200??) you get a tax break.

Hope this helps.

[tamar]

I don't think that antidepressant can be a cause of rejection of VISA because ( I am emphasizing on the word) I myself has got VISA even when I was running on medication. The thing is, how you are handling them at the time of form filling and interview.


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