Who needs to apply for a Pensioner Concession Card
You don’t need to apply for a Pensioner Concession Card. If you are eligible, we’ll post your card to you.
myGov help - Link Medicare to myGov with your Medicare card
Instructions on how to link Medicare to your myGov account if you’re listed on a Medicare card.
Documents to enrol in Medicare if you've applied for permanent residency
You need to provide documents that prove your identity and residency.
Documents to enrol in Medicare if you’re a New Zealand citizen
You need to provide documents that prove your identity and residency.
Severe financial hardship for Crisis Payment
For the purposes of Crisis Payment, you’re in severe financial hardship if you meet certain criteria.
Reciprocal Health Care Agreements - visiting from the United Kingdom
If you’re visiting Australia from the United Kingdom you may be eligible for medical care under Medicare while you’re here.
Who can get a Crisis Payment for Other Extreme Circumstances
You may get this if you were forced to leave your home because of an extreme circumstance and meet other eligibility criteria.
How much Crisis Payment for Other Extreme Circumstances you can get
You can get this Crisis Payment once per incident or extreme circumstance.
How to contact social work services
You can speak to a social worker over the phone.
How to claim External Breast Prosthesis Reimbursement Program
Complete the following steps to claim a reimbursement after you've purchased your external prosthesis. Before you start, check if you can get it.