How international social security agreements help you
Agreements may help you to claim payments in Australia or the other country. They can also help you meet the minimum periods you need to qualify for a payment.
Social security agreements for International services
We have these agreements with many countries.
When you spend a lot on PBS medicines
If you spend a lot on PBS medicines, the PBS Safety Net can reduce your costs.
Acceptable referees for an Individual Healthcare Identifier (IHI) request
Find out which referees in Australia can certify copies of your identity documents when you request an Individual Healthcare Identifier (IHI).
How to claim a payment under a social security agreement if you’re in another country
The steps to claim under a social security agreement if you’re claiming in another country.
How much you can get under a social security agreement
You usually get a part pension from each agreement country you live in.
Help updating your immunisation history statements
Find out how we can help you update your immunisation history statements so that it shows your COVID-19 vaccinations.
Keep track of your PBS medicines
Keep track of your PBS medicines so you know when you’ve reached the PBS Safety Net threshold.
What the Australian Immunisation Register is
The Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) is a national register that records vaccines given to all people in Australia.
Medicines that count towards the threshold
Know which medicines will count towards the PBS Safety Net threshold.