PBS Safety Net Card application
How to apply for a PBS Safety Net card to get cheaper PBS medicines.
Beware of phishing scams
Phishing is when scammers try to trick you into giving them your personal information by sending you a link to a fake website.
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.
Medicines that count towards the threshold
Know which medicines will count towards the PBS Safety Net threshold.
How to update your personal details so your details are correct on the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR)
How to control who sees your record on the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) and getting letters about your record.
What an immunisation history statement is
You can get 2 types of immunisation history statements.
Who can get a Medicare Entitlement Statement
You can get a Medicare Entitlement Statement (MES) if you weren’t eligible for Medicare for all or part of a financial year.
Who we share your Individual Healthcare Identifier number with
Find out who we share your Individual Healthcare Identifier (IHI) number with and how they use it.
Who can be on the Australian Organ Donor Register
You must be 16 or older to register your donation decision for after your death.
How to reach the threshold sooner as a family
If you combine your family’s PBS amounts, you may reach the threshold sooner.