What you need to know about Medicare compensation recovery
You and the compensation payer both need to give us information if you make a claim.
How we pay disaster health care assistance
We’ll deposit your payment straight into your bank account.
How to claim medical expenses on a Medicare benefit tax statement
Up until 20 June 2019 you can claim your out of pocket expenses for some medical items through the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).
Who can be on the Australian Organ Donor Register
You must be 16 or older to register your donation decision for after your death.
How to register as an Australian organ donor
You can record your decision in different ways. You can register online, use our app, or fill in a printed form.
Who can get a rebate on private health insurance
If you or your family pay private health insurance premiums, you may be eligible for the Australian Government Rebate.
How to claim a rebate on private health insurance
There are 2 ways to claim the rebate. You can claim from your health insurer or from the Australian Taxation Office.
What the Indigenous Access Program is
If you’re an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Australian, you can access Medicare services that meet your needs.
How to access better health services through the Indigenous Access Program
You can access better health services if you have a Medicare card and complete health checks.
Get a new Medicare card with other people
You can get a new Medicare card with other people when your circumstances change.