Private health insurance and Medicare
Private health insurance may help to cover some health care costs that we don’t.
Individual Healthcare Identifiers
A number that identifies you for health care purposes.
When Reciprocal health care agreements apply and you visit Australia
Information for visitors to Australia on Reciprocal Health Care Agreements.
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.
Extended Medicare Safety Net
If you’re enrolled in Medicare you’re eligible for the Extended Medicare Safety Net (EMSN).
How to get help with your Medicare online account
You can get help to manage your Medicare online account.
Getting Medicare benefits
We need your bank account details to pay your Medicare benefit to you. We can’t pay you without these details.
Reciprocal Health Care Agreements
Agreements with 11 countries that covers the cost of medically necessary care when Australians visit certain countries and visitors from these countries visit Australia.
Supporting documents for your Centrelink claim
When you claim a payment or service, we’ll ask you for some documents to support your claim.
How to access your digital Medicare card using Express Plus Medicare mobile app
You can use the myGov or the Express Plus Medicare apps to access your digital Medicare card. You’ll be able to see your Medicare number and who’s listed on your card.