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.
Reciprocal Health Care Agreements - visiting from Italy
If you’re visiting Australia from Italy, you may be eligible for medical care under Medicare for a period of 6 months while you’re here.
Who can get Essential Medical Equipment Payment and how much you can get
To get the Essential Medical Equipment Payment (EMEP) you must meet the eligibility requirements.
Evidence for Essential Medical Equipment Payment
We may ask you for some evidence to prove you’re eligible for an Essential Medical Equipment Payment (EMEP).
Using your digital electronic benefit transfer card
You can use your digital Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card to buy goods and services or get cash out at a point of sale (POS) terminal subject to limits.
Income Apportionment Resolution Scheme
If you have a debt which may be affected by income apportionment, you can apply for the Income Apportionment Resolution Scheme.
Balancing dates if you were single and got income support
If you were single and got an income support payment for the entire financial year, we may balance your Family Tax Benefit (FTB) without you doing anything.
Who can get Pension Bonus Top Up
You may get a Pension Bonus Top Up if you get both Age Pension and Pension Bonus payments.
How much Pharmaceutical Allowance you can get
You’ll get the allowance with your regular payment each fortnight.
Getting a payment if you’re a carer
There are payments available to help you if you provide care for someone.