Reciprocal Health Care Agreement - visiting the United Kingdom
The Reciprocal Health Care Agreement (RHCA) we have with the United Kingdom (UK) may cover some of your medical costs in the UK public health system.
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.
How we can help with International services
You may be able to get a pension from Australia or another country under an agreement. You may also get your current payment if you're going overseas.
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 - How to prove you're eligible under the agreement
You’ll need to prove you’re from Australia and eligible for Medicare when you’re in another country.
International social security agreements between Australia and countries in Europe
Australia has agreements with these countries in Europe to share responsibilities for social security coverage.
About reciprocal health care agreements
These are agreements with some countries where visitors can get publicly funded medically necessary care.
Social security agreements for International services
We have these agreements with many countries.
When Reciprocal health care agreements apply and you visit Australia
Information for visitors to Australia on Reciprocal Health Care Agreements.
PBS Safety Net thresholds
Once you or your family spend a certain amount on PBS medicine you’ll reach the PBS Safety Net threshold.