Most useful information for Medicare

1. Growing up
2. Most useful information

Australian Organ Donor Register form (NH007DF)

Use this form to register, change, or remove your donation decision on the Australian Organ Donor Register.

1. Pensioner Concession Card
2. Who needs to apply

Renewing a Pensioner Concession Card

How to renew your Pensioner Concession Card.

1. Moving to Australia
2. Most useful information

Request an Individual Healthcare Identifier form (MS003)

Use this form to register for an Individual Healthcare Identifier (IHI).

1. Top payments
2. Health Care Card

Who can get a Health Care Card

You may get a Health Care Card if you get specific payments or supplements from us. You’ll get it if you’re on the maximum rate of Family Tax Benefit Part A.

1. When you spend a lot on PBS medicines
2. PBS Safety Net thresholds

How to reach the threshold sooner as a family

If you combine your family’s PBS amounts, you may reach the threshold sooner.

Express Plus mobile apps

Our Express Plus mobile apps let you access your information and complete a range of services using your mobile device. We have apps for Medicare, Centrelink and Child Support.

1. Who can get it
2. Residence rules

Newly arrived resident's waiting period

If you’ve recently arrived as a resident in Australia, you may have to wait to get payments or concession cards.

Register for MyMedicare

You can register for MyMedicare using your online account or with your general practitioner. You can change or withdraw at any time.

1. Seeking medical help
2. Most useful information

Medicare enrolment form (MS004)

Use this form to enrol in Medicare for the first time, re-enrol in Medicare or enrol your baby in Medicare.

How to prove your identity with Centrelink

You need to prove your identity before you claim a payment or service.