Medicare Safety Nets
Medicare Safety Nets can help to lower your out of pocket medical costs for out of hospital services.
Authorising a person or organisation to enquire or act on your behalf form (SS313)
Use this form to authorise a person or organisation in Australia to be your nominee so they can enquire or act on your behalf with Centrelink.
Medicare Two-way claim form (MS001)
Use this form together with a Medicare claim form to submit your in-hospital and ancillary claims with Medicare and your private health fund.
Enrolling in Medicare if you’re an Australian permanent resident
To enrol as an Australian resident you need to have a permanent resident visa or have applied for one.
Mental health care and Medicare
We can help you with the cost of some mental health treatments.
Medicare online account
It’s easy to claim, update your details, and access your statements with an online account.
Medicare enrolment form (MS004)
Use this form to enrol in Medicare for the first time, re-enrol in Medicare or enrol your baby in Medicare.
How to get a digital Medicare card
You can access and use a digital copy of your Medicare card as soon as you enrol.
Income test for the Low Income Health Care Card
To get a Low Income Health Care Card your income must be under the limit.
Understand your Medicare statements
How to understand your Medicare Claims History Statement and Care Plan Claim History Statement.