Most useful information for going overseas

1. When Australians go overseas
2. About reciprocal health care agreements

Reciprocal Health Care Agreement - visiting Sweden

The Reciprocal Health Care Agreement (RHCA) we have with Sweden may cover some of your medical costs in the Swedish public health system.

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. Top payments
2. International social security agreements

How to claim a payment under a social security agreement if you’re in another country

The steps to claim under a social security agreement if you’re claiming in another country.

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. Top payments
2. International social security agreements

How much you can get under a social security agreement

You usually get a part pension from each agreement country you live in.

1. Centrelink self service
2. Centrelink online account

What you can do with your Centrelink online account

You can claim, manage your payments, details and money, give us documents and report your income online.

1. Centrelink self service
2. Centrelink online account

Payments you can claim with Centrelink online account

You can claim most payments online.

1. Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
2. How to manage your card

Travel outside Australia rules for a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card

There are rules about how long your Commonwealth Seniors Health Card remains current when you travel outside Australia.

1. Top payments
2. Individual Healthcare Identifiers

How to get an Individual Healthcare Identifier

Find out how to get an Individual Healthcare Identifier (IHI).

1. Medicare
2. Most useful information

PBS/RPBS Safety Net prescription record form and application for a Safety Net card form (PB240)

Use this form to help you keep a record of how much you have spent on PBS/RPBS medicines and to apply for a PBS Safety Net card.