Running out of PBS medicines when overseas
Find out what your options are if you run out of your PBS medicine when overseas
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.
Medical costs
We can help you and your family with medical costs. There are also things you can do to keep your costs down.
Medicare levy surcharge if you don’t get private health insurance
If you don’t have private health insurance, you may have to pay a surcharge. This is only if your income is more than the Medicare levy surcharge threshold.
Getting a refund when you don’t have your cards
You can still claim a refund from us for your PBS medicine if you don’t have your Medicare or concession cards.
How to get a replacement or supplementary card
How to get a replacement PBS Safety Net card or an extra card for a family member.
How to claim External Breast Prosthesis Reimbursement Program
Complete the following steps to claim a reimbursement after you've purchased your external prosthesis. Before you start, check if you can get it.
Documents to enrol in Medicare if you’re a temporary resident covered by a Ministerial Order
You need to provide documents that prove your identity and travel status.
Medicare Voluntary Indigenous Identifier
We will ask you if you want to identify when you apply for our payments or services.
Reciprocal Health Care Agreement - visiting the Netherlands
The Reciprocal Health Care Agreement (RHCA) we have with the Netherlands may cover some of your medical costs in the Netherlands public health system.