Change of circumstances when you hold a Low Income Health Care Card
You need to tell us if your circumstances change. This is to make sure you’re still eligible for a Low Income Health Care Card.
Medical costs
We can help you and your family with medical costs. There are also things you can do to keep your costs down.
How much rebate you can get on private health insurance
Your premium reduction depends on your circumstances.
Medicare Compensation Recovery
You will need to repay any related Medicare benefits if your compensation claim settles for more than $5,000. This amount includes all costs.
Medicine and Medicare
We can help you with the costs of your medicines.
Sickness Allowance
You can no longer claim Sickness Allowance. But you may be able to claim another income support payment.
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 access your digital Medicare card using Express Plus Medicare mobile app
You can use the Express Plus Medicare or myGov apps to access your digital Medicare card. You’ll be able to see your Medicare number and who’s listed on your card.
External Breast Prostheses Reimbursement Program
You can get a Medicare rebate to help with the cost of an external breast prosthesis, or swimming prosthesis, after breast cancer surgery.
Reciprocal Health Care Agreements - visiting from New Zealand
If you’re visiting Australia from New Zealand, you may be eligible for medical care under Medicare while you’re here.