Most useful information for going overseas

1. When Australians go overseas
2. About reciprocal health care agreements

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.

1. Reciprocal Health Care Agreements
2. When Australians go overseas

Reciprocal Health Care Agreements - medical care when you travel to another country

To be covered under a Reciprocal Health Care Agreement (RHCA) with Australia, you’ll need to meet the agreement conditions.

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2. How we can help

Social security agreements for International services

We have these agreements with many countries.

1. Reciprocal Health Care Agreements
2. When you visit Australia

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.

1. Reciprocal Health Care Agreements
2. When Australians go overseas

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.

1. When Australians go overseas
2. About reciprocal health care agreements

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.

1. Top payments
2. International Services

How we can help with International services

You may be able to get a pension from Australia or another country under an agreement. You may also get your current payment if you're going overseas.

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2. Going overseas

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.

1. Top payments
2. Reciprocal Health Care Agreements

When Reciprocal health care agreements apply for Australians who go overseas

Information for Australians on Reciprocal Health Care Agreements.

1. Top payments
2. International social security agreements

How international social security agreements help you

Agreements may help you to claim payments in Australia or the other country. They can also help you meet the minimum periods you need to qualify for a payment.