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.
Application for a Medicare Entitlement Statement form (MS015)
Use this form if you're claiming an exemption from the Medicare levy and need a statement showing you’re not eligible for Medicare.
PBS Safety Net thresholds
Once you or your family spend a certain amount on PBS medicine you’ll reach the PBS Safety Net threshold.
What is a Medicare Entitlement Statement
A Medicare Entitlement Statement (MES) tells you the period during a financial year that you weren’t eligible for Medicare.
How to claim a Low Income Health Care Card
Complete the following steps to claim a Low Income Health Care Card. Before you start, check if you can get it.
Keep track of your PBS medicines
Keep track of your PBS medicines so you know when you’ve reached the PBS Safety Net threshold.
After you apply for a Medicare Entitlement Statement
We’ll process your application. It may take up to 8 weeks to process your application if you apply between July and November.
What the benefits are of a Health Care Card
A Health Care Card entitles you to cheaper prescription medicines under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.
Concession and health care cards
Concession and health care cards can get you cheaper health services and medicines.