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.
Payments while outside Australia
To get your payment or concession card while outside Australia, you must continue to meet the qualification rules at all times.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
About reciprocal health care agreements
These are agreements with some countries where visitors can get publicly funded medically necessary care.
Reciprocal Health Care Agreements - visiting from Ireland
If you’re visiting Australia from Ireland, you may be eligible for medical care under Medicare while you’re here.