From your health insurer
You can claim the rebate as an upfront reduction to your private health insurance premium. We’ll pay the rebate to your health insurer and they’ll reduce the cost of your premium. Register with your health insurer to do this. They'll give you a form to fill in or tell you what you need to do.
From the Australian Taxation Office
You can claim the rebate through your tax return if you don’t get it as a premium reduction. Your health insurer will send you a statement at the end of the financial year. This will help you fill in your tax return.
Read more about how to claim private health insurance rebate through your tax return on the Australian Taxation Office website.