Reciprocal Health Care Agreement - visiting New Zealand
The Reciprocal Health Care Agreement (RHCA) we have with New Zealand may cover some of your medical costs in the New Zealand public health system.
How to get certified copies of documents
When you submit a form, you need to provide certified copies of your identity documents.
Explanation or formal review of a decision form (SS351)
Use this form to ask for an explanation or formal review of a decision.
Replace a lost or stolen Pensioner Concession Card or Health Care Card
If your Pensioner Concession Card is lost, stolen or ruined, we can post you a new card if you need one.
How to add your immunisation history statements to a digital wallet
How to add your COVID-19 and influenza (flu) immunisation history statement to your device for easy storage, and how to update your proof of vaccinations.
Who needs to apply for a Health Care Card
You don’t need to apply for a Health Care Card. If you're eligible, we’ll post your card to you.
How to claim a Low Income Health Care Card
Complete the following steps to claim a Low Income Health Care Card. Before you start, check if you can get it.
How to set up your Medicare online account
To manage your information online, create a myGov account and link Medicare to it.
Common error messages when linking Medicare to myGov
Information about why you may not be able to link Medicare to your myGov account and how to correct the error.
Medicare Compensation Recovery Bank account details collection form (MO024)
Use this form if you would like us to store your bank account details if you are entitled to a refund from your Medicare Compensation Recovery payment.