Reciprocal Health Care Agreements - visiting from the United Kingdom
If you’re visiting Australia from the United Kingdom you may be eligible for medical care under Medicare while you’re here.
Payments while outside Australia
To get your payment or concession card while outside Australia, you must continue to meet the qualification rules at all times.
Reciprocal Health Care Agreements - medical care when you travel to another country
To be covered under a Reciprocal Health Care Agreement (RHCA) with Australia, you’ll need to meet the agreement conditions.
Reciprocal Health Care Agreements - visiting from the Republic of Ireland
If you’re visiting Australia from the Republic of Ireland, you may be eligible for medical care under Medicare while you’re here.
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.
PBS Safety Net thresholds
Once you or your family spend a certain amount on PBS medicine you’ll reach the PBS Safety Net threshold.
When you’re returning to Australia from overseas
Requirements for returning home from overseas that may affect you.
Reciprocal Health Care Agreements - visiting from Italy
If you’re visiting Australia from Italy you may be eligible for medical care under Medicare while you’re here.
How international social security agreements help you
Agreements may help you to claim payments in Australia or the other country. They can also help you meet the minimum periods you need to qualify for a payment.
When Reciprocal health care agreements apply for Australians who go overseas
Information for Australians on Reciprocal Health Care Agreements.