- Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme
- When you spend a lot on PBS medicines
PBS Safety Net Card application
How to apply for a PBS Safety Net card to get cheaper PBS medicines.
- Top payments
- External Breast Prostheses Reimbursement Program
Who can get the External Breasts Prostheses Reimbursement Program
You may be able to get financial help if you meet the eligibility for the program.
- When Australians go overseas
- About reciprocal health care agreements
Reciprocal Health Care Agreement - visiting the Netherlands
The Reciprocal Health Care Agreement (RHCA) we have with the Netherlands may cover some of your medical costs in the Netherlands public health system.
- Top payments
- Australian Government rebate on Private Health Insurance
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.
- Top payments
- Australian Immunisation Register
What an immunisation history statement is
You can get 2 types of immunisation history statements.
- Low Income Health Care Card
- Who can get a card
Income test for the Low Income Health Care Card
To get a Low Income Health Care Card your income must be under the limit.
New Zealand citizens claiming payments in Australia
If you’re a New Zealand citizen living in Australia you may be eligible to get Centrelink payments or concession cards.
Payments while outside Australia
To get your payment or concession card while outside Australia, you must continue to meet the qualification rules at all times.
- Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme
- When you spend a lot on PBS medicines
PBS Safety Net thresholds
Once you or your family spend a certain amount on PBS medicine you’ll reach the PBS Safety Net threshold.
- Enrolling in Medicare
- 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.