Most useful information for having a baby

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Who's covered by Medicare

Support for families, children, Indigenous Australians, and people living in remote areas.

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Medicare services for conceiving, pregnancy and birth

We can cover some or all of the health care costs of having a baby.

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Changes if you get family payments

Sometimes there are changes that may affect you when you get family payments.

Business structures

Your business structure may affect your and your partner’s payments from us.

Financial investments

The value of your financial investments counts in the assets test and income test for payments from us.

Rural customers and primary producers

Some rural properties and farms have more than one title or larger blocks than residential properties. The asset test rules are different for these properties.

Income specific to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians

If you or your partner has income you need to let us know so you don’t get a debt. This includes if you get special types of income.

Granny flat interest

A granny flat interest is an agreement for accommodation for life. It can affect your eligibility or rate of payment and we may include it in your assets test.

Private trusts and companies

If you’re part of a private trust or company, we need to know your share of the income and assets.

Payment and Service Finder

An online tool to see what payments and services you may be eligible for.

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Page last updated: 17 November 2025.
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