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What is the Medicare Levy Surcharge (MLS)?
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Health insurance explainedVisitors to Australia for work may need to pay the Medicare Levy Surcharge (MLS), which equates to 1-1.5% of your income, depending on how much you earn. You will need to pay the MLS if you’re visiting from a Reciprocal Healthcare Agreement country, and earn over $105,000 per year (or $210,000 per year for couples and families). We recommend you speak to a tax advisor if you’re unsure about the MLS.