Medicare benefit tax statement - Services Australia

Medicare benefit tax statements were available in the past, so you could claim the Net Medical Expenses Tax Offset (NMETO) in your annual tax return. It showed you the Medicare benefits you got for medical services.

Why you can’t get one

The Net Medical Expenses Tax Offset is being phased out.

How to claim medical expenses

Up until 20 June 2019 you can claim your out of pocket expenses for some medical items through the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).

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Page last updated: 22 November 2019