Medicare runs out

When I had my bone density scan slip to take along to my appointment the operator told me I would be out of pocket.  So I went back to the hospital and asked to have it bulk billed, but the oncologist I saw at that appointment said no I am not eligible, but turned out I was as I had 12 weeks of steroids.  I think he was just a bit over zealous and another oncologist standing nearby heard my disgruntled manner and looked at the slip and signed the required box to have it bulk billed.  I thanked her immensely and stated to her, no point if they keep me alive only to end up homeless.  She was obviously someone that understand how a relatively small amount to some people can be a game changer to others.  And afterall I was eligible to be bulk billed anyway!  

Another thing some are asking for is a yearly referral instead of an indefinite referral as there appears to be a kick back for the oncologists.  The oncologists never asked me to get the next referral to be yearly, but the ward clerk did , and stated that the oncologists "deserve" to have a yearly referral not an indefinite one.  If someone here can put more clarity to this, I welcome the input, because it really seems like some sort of rort going on!  Don't we pay the oncologists enough?

@AllyJay thankfully the black fishnet stocking scenario is not something I have ever seriously considered!  I like your humour and funny analogies :)