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.
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.
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 get a Medicare Entitlement Statement
To get a Medicare Entitlement Statement (MES) you need to apply from 1 July each year.
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.
About Medicare
Medicare is Australia’s universal health care system.
Concession and health care cards
Concession and health care cards can get you cheaper health services and medicines.
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.
Benefits of a Low Income Health Care Card
You and your dependent child can get benefits if you have a Low Income Health Care Card.