Most viewed payments for Medicare

1. Medicare
2. How to claim

Medicare and tax

Australians help to pay for Medicare from income tax. How much tax you pay depends on your income.

1. Seeking medical help
2. Top payments

Australian Immunisation Register

The national register where your vaccinations are recorded.

1. Enrolling in Medicare
2. If you’re a New Zealand citizen

Documents to enrol in Medicare if you’re a New Zealand citizen

You need to provide documents that prove your identity and residency.

1. Seeking medical help
2. Top payments

Pensioner Concession Card

A concession card to get cheaper health care, medicines and some discounts if you get certain payments from us.

Newly arrived resident's waiting period

If you’ve recently arrived as a resident in Australia, you may have to wait to get payments or concession cards.

New Zealand citizens claiming payments in Australia

If you’re a New Zealand citizen living in Australia you may be eligible to get Centrelink payments or concession cards.

1. Medicare
2. Most useful information

Patient claim for refund Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) form (PB132)

Use this form to claim a refund under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).

1. Seeking medical help
2. Most useful information

Application for a Medicare Entitlement Statement form (MS015)

Use this form if you're claiming an exemption from the Medicare levy and need a statement showing you’re not eligible for Medicare.

1. Top payments
2. Medicare card

Remove someone from a Medicare card

You can update your card when your circumstances change.

1. Medicare Safety Nets
2. How they work

Extended Medicare Safety Net

If you’re enrolled in Medicare you’re eligible for the Extended Medicare Safety Net (EMSN).