Reciprocal Health Care Agreement - visiting New Zealand
The Reciprocal Health Care Agreement (RHCA) we have with New Zealand may cover some of your medical costs in the New Zealand public health system.
Which payments are covered by international social security agreements
Agreements cover some payments from Australia and the other country.
International social security agreements between Australia and countries in the Americas
Australia has agreements with these countries in the Americas to share responsibilities for social security coverage.
Reciprocal Health Care Agreements - How to prove you're eligible under the agreement
You’ll need to prove you’re from Australia and eligible for Medicare when you’re in another country.
Reciprocal Health Care Agreements - visiting from Italy
If you’re visiting Australia from Italy, you may be eligible for medical care under Medicare for a period of 6 months while you’re here.
Reciprocal Health Care Agreements - visiting from the United Kingdom
If you’re visiting Australia from the United Kingdom you may be eligible for medical care under Medicare while you’re here.
Before you leave Australia
What to do before you travel or move overseas. How your plans may affect your payments, concession cards, health care and child support.
International social security agreements between Australia and countries in Asia
Australia has agreements with these countries in Asia to share responsibilities for social security coverage.
About reciprocal health care agreements
These are agreements with some countries where visitors can get publicly funded medically necessary care.
How to claim a payment under a social security agreement if you’re in another country
The steps to claim under a social security agreement if you’re claiming in another country.