How to manage your Health Care Card
Your options and obligations to hold a Health Care Card.
Who can get a Health Care Card
You may get a Health Care Card if you get specific payments or supplements from us. You’ll get it if you’re on the maximum rate of Family Tax Benefit Part A.
How to get immunisation history statements
How to get your immunisation history statements and get proof of vaccinations. You can also do this for your child.
What the benefits are of a Health Care Card
A Health Care Card entitles you to cheaper prescription medicines under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.
Benefits of a Low Income Health Care Card
You and your dependent child can get benefits if you have a Low Income Health Care Card.
Crisis and other help
We can help if you’re in severe financial hardship, recovering from a disaster, or need special assistance.
Medicare online account help - Get a replacement or extra Medicare card
Instructions on how you can get a replacement or extra Medicare card using your Medicare online account.
Bulk billing
You may be able to access health care at no cost. Learn what bulk billing is, and how to access it.
Enrolling in Medicare if you’re a New Zealand citizen
To enrol in Medicare you need to prove you live in Australia.
Enrolling in Medicare if you’re an Australian citizen
To enrol as an Australian citizen in Medicare you need to prove your identity and residency.