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. Living arrangements
2. Going overseas

When you’re returning to Australia from overseas

Requirements for returning home from overseas that may affect you.

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

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.

1. International social security agreements
2. Which countries have agreements with us

International social security agreement between Australia and New Zealand

Australia has an agreement with New Zealand to share responsibility for social security coverage.

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

About reciprocal health care agreements

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

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.

1. International Services
2. How we can help

Social security agreements for International services

We have these agreements with many countries.

1. Top payments
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.

1. Top payments
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.

1. Living arrangements
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.