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.
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.
Income test for the Low Income Health Care Card
To get a Low Income Health Care Card your income must be under the limit.
Concessional families for Medicare Safety Net
If you’re registered as a Medicare Safety Net family, you may be eligible as a Concessional Safety Net family.
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.
Medicare online account terms and conditions
These terms and conditions apply to all access and use of Medicare online account including the submit a complaint or provide feedback service.
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.
Children's health care covered by Medicare
We cover some or all of your child’s health care costs.
Medicine and Medicare
We can help you with the costs of your medicines.
Private health insurance and Medicare
Private health insurance may help to cover some health care costs that we don’t.