Reciprocal Health Care Agreement - visiting the Republic of Ireland
The Reciprocal Health Care Agreement (RHCA) we have with Ireland may cover some of your medical costs in the Irish public health system.
Reciprocal Health Care Agreement - visiting Slovenia
The Reciprocal Health Care Agreement (RHCA) we have with Slovenia may cover some of your medical costs in the Slovenian public health system.
Reciprocal Health Care Agreement - visiting Sweden
The Reciprocal Health Care Agreement (RHCA) we have with Sweden may cover some of your medical costs in the Swedish public health system.
Reciprocal Health Care Agreements - Medicine costs
Some agreement countries don’t cover the cost of medicine when you travel to them. Others will partly cover the cost of prescribed medicine.
Eligibility for Family Tax Benefit Part A Medicare Safety Net threshold
If you get Family Tax Benefit Part A you’re eligible for the FTB Part A Medicare Safety Net threshold.
Change of circumstances when you hold a Low Income Health Care Card
You need to tell us if your circumstances change. This is to make sure you’re still eligible for a Low Income Health Care Card.
Lost or stolen Low Income Health Care Card
We can replace a lost or stolen card.
Change of circumstances if you hold a Health Care Card
You need to tell us about any changes to your circumstances when you hold a Health Care Card.
What other Health Care Cards are available
There are other cards that may suit you better.
Exemptions from the newly arrived resident's waiting period
After you arrive in Australia, there can be a waiting period to get some of our payments and concessions. Find out if you may not have to wait this period.