Sickness Allowance
You can no longer claim Sickness Allowance. But you may be able to claim another income support payment.
Economic Support Payment
These were extra payments paid as part of the coronavirus (COVID-19) stimulus. We’ve already paid most eligible people.
Australian Government rebate on Private Health Insurance
A reduction for part of your private health insurance costs based on age and annual earnings.
COVID-19 vaccine claims scheme
The COVID-19 Vaccine Claims Scheme closed on 30 September 2024. New claims are not being accepted.
Indigenous Access Program
Provides access to Medicare services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.
Australian Victim of Terrorism Overseas Payment
A one off payment to help people who have suffered harm or have a close family member who died as a direct result of a declared overseas terrorist act.
Medicare Voluntary Indigenous Identifier
We will ask you if you want to identify when you apply for our payments or services.
Medicare benefit tax statement
We no longer issue tax statements for Medicare benefits.
Coronavirus Supplement
The temporary Coronavirus Supplement ended on 31 March 2021.
Disaster Health Care Assistance Scheme
Help with out of pocket health costs you have from an act of terrorism or natural disaster the scheme covers.