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Health care planning when going overseas

How to make sure you stay healthy and can access health care when you’re travelling or living overseas.

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Support for Australians affected by conflict overseas

If you’re an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible visa holder affected by overseas conflict, support may be available.

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  2. Reciprocal Health Care Agreements

When Reciprocal health care agreements apply and you visit Australia

Information for visitors to Australia on Reciprocal Health Care Agreements.

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Reciprocal Health Care Agreements - visiting from New Zealand

If you’re visiting Australia from New Zealand, you may be eligible for medical care under Medicare while you’re here.

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Reciprocal Health Care Agreement - visiting the United Kingdom

The Reciprocal Health Care Agreement (RHCA) we have with the United Kingdom (UK) may cover some of your medical costs in the UK public health system.

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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.

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About reciprocal health care agreements

These are agreements with some countries where visitors can get publicly funded medically necessary care.

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Get help if you’re affected by the Middle East conflict

If you’re an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible visa holder affected by conflict in the Middle East, support may be available.

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  2. About reciprocal health care agreements

Reciprocal Health Care Agreement - visiting Italy

The Reciprocal Health Care Agreement (RHCA) we have with Italy may cover some of your medical costs in the Italian public health system.

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  2. International social security agreements

Which countries have international social security agreements with Australia

Australia has agreements with a number of countries to share responsibility for social security coverage.

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