Medical treatments and medicine under disaster heath care assistance
We can help you with medical treatment you get in Australia and medicine related to that treatment.
Hospital and allied health under disaster heath care assistance
We can help you with the cost of care for hospital and from an allied health professional.
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.
Social work services if you’re experiencing violence
If you’re experiencing family and domestic violence, we can help you access certain services.
Social work services for your mental health
We can help you access mental health support services in certain circumstances.
Privacy using social work services
We respect your right to privacy.
Medicare levy surcharge if you don’t get private health insurance
If you don’t have private health insurance, you may have to pay a surcharge. This is only if your income is more than the Medicare levy surcharge threshold.
Indigenous Access Program Medicare Liaison Officers
We work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and health care providers to improve access to our services.
Enrol in Medicare through the Indigenous Access Program
Enrol in Medicare to get cheaper or free medical services.
Indigenous Access Program Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health assessments
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians can get a 715 health assessment to help find and treat illnesses earlier.