Use this if you:
- had a spouse for only part of the income year because you had a new spouse or separated from your spouse
- became or ceased to be a sole parent.
If this is not you, return to Work out the number of days.
If you had a spouse for only part of the income year, use your own income for MLS purposes when working out whether you are over the thresholds below. Do not include your spouse's income.
You are liable for MLS for the number of days you:
- were single and did not have dependent children if
- your own income for MLS purposes was more than the single surcharge threshold of $90,000, and
- you either
- did not have an appropriate level of private patient hospital cover
- were not in a Medicare levy exemption category.
- had a spouse or dependent children if
- your own income for MLS purposes was more than the family surcharge threshold of $180,000 (plus $1,500 for each dependent child after the first one), and
- you, or your spouse, or a dependent child either
- did not have an appropriate level of private patient hospital cover
- were not in a Medicare levy exemption category.
Your income and circumstances determine the number of days you do not have to pay the surcharge.
Choose the link that matches your income to see how to complete the number of days.
- In 2021–22, your own income for MLS purposes was $90,000 or less
- In 2021–22, your own income for MLS purposes was between $90,001 and $180,000 (plus $1,500 for each dependent child after the first)
- In 2021–22, your own income for MLS purposes was more than $180,000 (plus $1,500 for each dependent child after the first)