Reciprocal Health Care Agreements
Agreements with 11 countries that covers the cost of medically necessary care when Australians visit certain countries and visitors from these countries visit Australia.
Centrelink online account
Claim a payment and manage your information online.
When Reciprocal health care agreements apply and you visit Australia
Information for visitors to Australia on Reciprocal Health Care Agreements.
Medicare online account
It’s easy to claim, update your details, and access your statements with an online account.
Payments while outside Australia
To get your payment or concession card while outside Australia, you must continue to meet the qualification rules at all times.
Reciprocal Health Care Agreements - visiting from Italy
If you’re visiting Australia from Italy you may be eligible for medical care under Medicare while you’re here.
About reciprocal health care agreements
These are agreements with some countries where visitors can get publicly funded medically necessary care.
When Reciprocal health care agreements apply for Australians who go overseas
Information for Australians on Reciprocal Health Care Agreements.
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.
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.