Most useful information for Medicare

1. Medicare
2. What's covered

Screening, tests and scans covered by Medicare

You may be able to access preventive cancer screening programs. We can also help with the cost of a range of tests and scans.

1. Enrolling in Medicare
2. If you’re a temporary resident covered by a Ministerial Order

Documents to enrol in Medicare if you’re a temporary resident covered by a Ministerial Order

You need to provide documents that prove your identity and travel status.

1. How to enrol
2. Enrolling in Medicare

Enrolling in Medicare if you’re an Australian citizen

To enrol as an Australian citizen in Medicare you need to prove your identity and residency.

1. Medicare Safety Nets
2. How they work

Original Medicare Safety Net

If you’re enrolled in Medicare you’re eligible for the Original Medicare Safety Net (OMSN).

1. Medicare
2. Most useful information

Patient claim for refund Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) form (PB132)

Use this form to claim a refund under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).

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

Documents to enrol in Medicare if you’re a permanent resident

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

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.

Immunisation medical exemptions

You may be able to get an exemption from having a vaccine if there is a valid medical reason.

1. Medicare self service
2. Express Plus Medicare mobile app

How to download and set up the Express Plus Medicare mobile app

You can download and set up the Express Plus Medicare mobile app on your mobile or tablet.

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

How you update your name, date of birth or gender for Medicare

If your details change, you need to let us know as soon as you can. This can include your name, address and bank details.