Medicines that count towards the threshold
Know which medicines will count towards the PBS Safety Net threshold.
PBS Safety Net Card application
How to apply for a PBS Safety Net card to get cheaper PBS medicines.
How to get a replacement or supplementary card
How to get a replacement PBS Safety Net card or an extra card for a family member.
Posting PBS medicine overseas
There are strict rules around when you can post PBS medicines overseas.
Travelling with medicines that are prohibited exports
Some PBS medicines may be a prohibited export under customs regulations.
Social security agreements for International services
We have these agreements with many countries.
Rates we use for International services
We use the buying rate from the Commonwealth Bank as the exchange rate for most currencies. For other currencies we get the rates from other banks.
Travel outside Australia rules for Utilities Allowance
The travel rules for your main payment affect your Utilities Allowance when you travel outside Australia.
Travel outside Australia rules for the Home Equity Access Scheme
You must be eligible for a qualifying pension to get loan payments under the Home Equity Access Scheme while you’re overseas.
Travel outside Australia rules for Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement
The Family Tax Benefit travel rules affect your Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement when you travel outside Australia.