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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Eden Gillespie

Queensland Health to review medical costs for sexual assault victims by end of year

A rear view of female patient with brown hair wearing a hospital gown sitting on hospital bed and look out a window. The room is white and very bright
Queensland Health have committed to address medical costs associated with sexual assault for some patients. Photograph: Science Photo Library/Getty Images/Science Photo Library RF

Queensland Health has committed to reviewing medical costs billed to sexual assault victims who are ineligible for Medicare by the end of the year, following reports one victim was charged $800 for pathology tests.

It comes after reports by Guardian Australia prompted Queensland Health to pledge not to charge sexual assault victims without access to Medicare for rape kits.

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