How to claim medical expenses on a Medicare benefit tax statement
Up until 20 June 2019 you can claim your out of pocket expenses for some medical items through the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).
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 your Medicare card and account work
How to use your card, update your details, manage your Medicare online and record your organ donation decision.
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Travel outside Australia rules for Low Income Health Care Card
There are rules about how long your Low Income Health Care Card remains current when you travel outside Australia.
Reciprocal Health Care Agreements - visiting from Belgium
If you’re visiting Australia from Belgium, you may be eligible for medical care under Medicare while you’re here.
Reciprocal Health Care Agreements - visiting from Finland
If you’re visiting Australia from Finland you may be eligible for medical care under Medicare while you’re here.
Reciprocal Health Care Agreements - visiting from Malta
If you’re visiting Australia from Malta or the Maltese Islands, you may be eligible for medical care under Medicare while you’re here.
Reciprocal Health Care Agreements - visiting from the Netherlands
If you’re visiting Australia from the Netherlands you may be eligible for medical care under Medicare while you’re here.
Reciprocal Health Care Agreements - visiting from Norway
If you're visiting Australia from Norway you may be eligible for medical care under Medicare while you’re here.