When Reciprocal health care agreements apply for Australians who go overseas
Information for Australians on Reciprocal Health Care Agreements.
Exemptions from the newly arrived resident's waiting period
After you arrive in Australia, there can be a waiting period to get some of our payments and concessions. Find out if you may not have to wait this period.
What the benefits are of a Health Care Card
A Health Care Card entitles you to cheaper prescription medicines under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.
About reciprocal health care agreements
These are agreements with some countries where visitors can get publicly funded medically necessary care.
What’s covered by the Child Dental Benefits Schedule
Find out what child dental services we cover and how much we cover.
Concessional families for Medicare Safety Net
If you’re registered as a Medicare Safety Net family, you may be eligible as a Concessional Safety Net family.
How to get certified copies of documents
When you submit a form, you need to provide certified copies of your identity documents.
Who needs to apply for a Health Care Card
You don’t need to apply for a Health Care Card. If you're eligible, we’ll post your card to you.
Documents to enrol in Medicare if you’re a temporary resident covered by a Ministerial Order
You need to provide documents that prove your identity and travel status.
Other Medicare support
We have a range of programs to help with some specific health care needs.