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

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

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.

Supporting documents for your Centrelink claim

When you claim a payment or service, we’ll ask you for some documents to support your claim.

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PBS/RPBS Safety Net prescription record form and application for a Safety Net card form (PB240)

Use this form to help you keep a record of how much you have spent on PBS/RPBS medicines and to apply for a PBS Safety Net card.

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. Medicare
2. How to claim

Getting Medicare benefits

We need your bank account details to pay your Medicare benefit to you. If we don’t have your details, we’ll hold your benefit until you tell us.

1. Enrolling in Medicare
2. If you’re an Australian permanent resident

Documents to enrol in Medicare if you’re a permanent resident

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

1. Prove your identity
2. Proving your identity online

How to prove your identity to Centrelink through myGov

How to prove who you are to Centrelink through myGov using the Centrelink identity verification linking option.

1. Seeking medical help
2. Most useful information

Medicare Claim form (MS014)

Use this form to claim Medicare benefits by mail or in person at a service centre. This can be for a paid or unpaid account.

1. Medicare Safety Nets
2. How they work

Original Medicare Safety Net

If you’re enrolled in Medicare you’re eligible for the Original Medicare Safety Net (OMSN).