Changes to private health insurance rebate and Medicare levy surcharge

Family income thresholds

Spouse

If you have a spouse on the last day of the income year, you are income tested on your and your spouse's combined family income under the family income thresholds.

If as a couple you have two or more children, the family income threshold is increased by $1,500 for every Medicare levy surcharge dependent child after the first child. For example, if you have three dependent children, your family income threshold increases by $3,000.

The income of dependent children is not included when calculating family income.

Single parent

If you are a single parent with one or more dependants, you are also income tested under the family income thresholds. If you have more than one dependent child, the family income threshold is increased by $1,500 for every Medicare levy surcharge dependent child after the first child.

The income of dependent children is not included when calculating family income.

Sections within What income threshold applies

• Single income thresholds
• Family income thresholds