Everyone has put the 5c in so I will, too! I had full private health cover (but was considering dropping it due to the expense. I went private for surgeon and both ops. My surgeon was understanding about the gap as were his anaesthetists so I paid almost nothing. The hospital was private and I paid $50 per day for 5 days. I'm now doing chemo through a private clinic. There was a gap for the initial consultation with the oncologist - treatment is considered in-patient day surgery so is fully covered. I will have radiation through the public hospital as the health fund covers little if any of this.
Also check with your health fund about any prostethics or bras they may cover. You get $400 every 2 years from Medicare for each prosthetic.
Your health fund may also cover things such as exercise rehab programs and specialist physio. Also check out GP Health Care Plans for psychological counselling.
