How you enrol your baby in Medicare if your child is adopted
You can add your child to your Medicare card when the adoption is final.
Medicare Two-way
Makes submitting health claims easier, if you have private health insurance.
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.
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.
Centrepay goods and services
If you get an eligible Centrelink payment, you can use Centrepay to pay for goods and services from approved businesses.
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 Italy
If you’re visiting Australia from Italy, you may be eligible for medical care under Medicare for a period of 6 months 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 Norway
If you're visiting Australia from Norway you may be eligible for medical care under Medicare while you’re here.
Reciprocal Health Care Agreements - visiting from Ireland
If you’re visiting Australia from Ireland, you may be eligible for medical care under Medicare while you’re here.