How to manage your PBS medicine overseas
There are laws and restrictions on the amount and types of PBS medicine you can take or send overseas.
What the benefits are of a Health Care Card
A Health Care Card entitles you to cheaper prescription medicines under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.
Continuing residential aged care recipient opting into the new arrangements from 1 November 2025 form (AC022)
Use this form if you opt into the current aged care fees and payments arrangements, and you’re entering, or already residing in permanent residential aged care.
Acceptable referees for an Individual Healthcare Identifier (IHI) request
Find out which referees in Australia can certify copies of your identity documents when you request an Individual Healthcare Identifier (IHI).
International COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate
If you’re travelling overseas, you don’t need an International COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate.
How to reach the threshold sooner as a family
If you combine your family’s PBS amounts, you may reach the threshold sooner.
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.
Who needs to apply for a Health Care Card
You don’t need to apply for a Health Care Card. If you're eligible, we’ll post your card to you.
Claim for External Breast Prostheses Reimbursement Program form (NH005)
Use this form to claim a reimbursement for new or replacement breast prostheses you purchased since 1 July 2008, as a result of breast cancer.
Travel outside Australia rules for a Pensioner Concession Card
The travel rules of your main payment affect your Pensioner Concession Card when you travel outside Australia.