The Medicare Levy Surcharge (MLS) is charged to those not holding private health insurance, with their income falling in the following bands for the financial year ending 30 June 2025 (FY25):
Threshold |
Base tier |
Tier 1 |
Tier 2 |
Tier 3 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Single threshold |
$97,000 or less |
$97,001 – $113,000 |
$113,001 – $151,000 |
$151,001 or more |
Family threshold |
$194,000 or less |
$194,001 – $226,000 |
$226,001 – $302,000 |
$302,001 or more |
Medicare levy surcharge |
0% |
1% |
1.25% |
1.5% |
Remember the appropriate level of hospital cover needs to maintained, if in doubt check with your Private Health Insurance (PHI) provider.
For the full details refer to the ATO website - just click here.
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