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.
PBS Safety Net thresholds
Once you or your family spend a certain amount on PBS medicine you’ll reach the PBS Safety Net threshold.
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 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.
Reciprocal Health Care Agreements - visiting from the Netherlands
If you’re visiting Australia from the Netherlands you may be eligible for medical care under Medicare while you’re here.
When and how to tell us about overseas travel if you get Age Pension
When you get Age Pension, you may need to tell us if you’re leaving Australia.
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.
Which payments are covered by international social security agreements
Agreements cover some payments from Australia and the other country.
How to reach the threshold sooner as a family
If you combine your family’s PBS amounts, you may reach the threshold sooner.
How to manage your appointments online
If you’re a Centrelink customer, you can book, reschedule and cancel some of your appointments online.