What's covered by Medicare
Help with the costs of seeing a doctor, getting medicines and accessing mental health care.
How to enrol in Medicare
How to enrol and get started in Medicare.
Getting Medicare benefits
We need your bank account details to pay your Medicare benefit to you. If we don’t have your details, we’ll hold your benefit until you tell us.
Enrolling in Medicare if you’re an Australian citizen
To enrol as an Australian citizen in Medicare you need to prove your identity and residency.
PBS Safety Net replacement or supplementary card application form (PB018)
Use this form to request a replacement or supplementary Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) Safety Net card.
Enrolling in Medicare if you’re a New Zealand citizen
To enrol in Medicare you need to prove you live in Australia.
Documents to enrol in Medicare if you’re a temporary resident covered by a Ministerial Order
You need to provide documents that prove your identity and travel status.
Immunisation medical exemptions
You may be able to get an exemption from having a vaccine if there is a valid medical reason.
Enrolling in Medicare if you’re an Australian permanent resident
To enrol as an Australian resident you need to have a permanent resident visa or have applied for one.
How to access your digital Medicare card using Express Plus Medicare mobile app
You can use the Express Plus Medicare or myGov apps to access your digital Medicare card. You’ll be able to see your Medicare number and who’s listed on your card.