PBS Safety Net thresholds
Once you or your family spend a certain amount on PBS medicine you’ll reach the PBS Safety Net threshold.
Income test for the Low Income Health Care Card
To get a Low Income Health Care Card your income must be under the limit.
Benefits of a Pensioner Concession Card
With a Pensioner Concession Card (PCC) you can get cheaper medicine, bulk billed doctor visits and help with hearing services.
How to reach the threshold sooner as a family
If you combine your family’s PBS amounts, you may reach the threshold sooner.
Who can get a Low Income Health Care Card
To get a Low Income Health Care Card your income needs to be below the income test limit.
Medicare Safety Net Registration and Amendment for Couples and Families form (MS016)
Use this form to register or amend your family's details for the Medicare Safety Net.
Medicare Claim form (MS014)
Use this form to claim Medicare benefits by mail or in person at a service centre. This can be for a paid or unpaid account.
Medicines that count towards the threshold
Know which medicines will count towards the PBS Safety Net threshold.
What the benefits are of a Health Care Card
A Health Care Card entitles you to cheaper prescription medicines under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.
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.