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.
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.
About reciprocal health care agreements
These are agreements with some countries where visitors can get publicly funded medically necessary care.
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.
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.
International social security agreement between Australia and New Zealand
Australia has an agreement with New Zealand to share responsibility for social security coverage.
Travelling overseas while getting Age Pension
There are some things you need to know if you’re getting Age Pension and travelling overseas.
When Reciprocal health care agreements apply and you visit Australia
Information for visitors to Australia on Reciprocal Health Care Agreements.
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.
Reciprocal Health Care Agreement - visiting New Zealand
The Reciprocal Health Care Agreement (RHCA) we have with New Zealand may cover some of your medical costs in the New Zealand public health system.