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.
About reciprocal health care agreements
These are agreements with some countries where visitors can get publicly funded medically necessary care.
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 - visiting from Italy
If you’re visiting Australia from Italy you may be eligible for medical care under Medicare while you’re here.
International social security agreements between Australia and countries in Europe
Australia has agreements with these countries in Europe to share responsibilities for social security coverage.
Social security agreements for International services
We have these agreements with many countries.
PBS Safety Net thresholds
Once you or your family spend a certain amount on PBS medicine you’ll reach the PBS Safety Net threshold.
Reciprocal Health Care Agreements - visiting from the Republic of Ireland
If you’re visiting Australia from the Republic of Ireland, you may be eligible for medical care under Medicare while you’re here.