Most useful information for Medicare

1. How to claim
2. Medicare claims

Proof of payment for a Medicare claim

You need to give us proof of payment to support your Medicare claim.

1. How to claim
2. Medicare claims

Understand your Medicare statements

How to understand your Medicare Claims History Statement and Care Plan Claim History Statement.

1. Top payments
2. Medicare Safety Nets

How to register for Medicare Safety Nets

You can register for Medicare Safety Nets as a family or couple.

1. Medicare
2. How to claim

Bulk billing

You may be able to access health care at no cost. Learn what bulk billing is, and how to access it.

1. How to claim
2. How your Medicare card and account work

Your Medicare card

How to get, use and replace your Medicare card.

1. Top payments
2. Medicare Safety Nets

How Medicare Safety Nets and thresholds work

Understand the Safety Nets and the dollar amounts that count towards your thresholds.

1. Top payments
2. Medicare Safety Nets

How to manage your Medicare Safety Net

How to check your Medicare Safety Net threshold, and let us know if your family situation changes.

1. Enrolling in Medicare
2. If you’re an Australian permanent resident

Documents to enrol in Medicare if you've applied for permanent residency

You need to provide documents that prove your identity and residency.

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.

1. How to enrol
2. Enrolling in Medicare

Enrolling in Medicare if you’re a New Zealand citizen

To enrol in Medicare you need to prove you live in Australia.