Most useful information for Medicare

1. Medicare Safety Nets
2. How they work

Original Medicare Safety Net

If you’re enrolled in Medicare you’re eligible for the Original Medicare Safety Net (OMSN).

1. Top payments
2. Medicare card

Get a new Medicare card if it expires or is lost, stolen or damaged

You can get a new Medicare card if it expires or is lost, stolen or damaged. You can also get an extra card.

1. When Australians go overseas
2. About reciprocal health care agreements

Reciprocal Health Care Agreement - visiting Ireland

The Reciprocal Health Care Agreement (RHCA) we have with Ireland may cover some of your medical costs in the Irish public health system.

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.

Exemptions from the newly arrived resident's waiting period

After you arrive in Australia, there can be a waiting period to get some of our payments and concessions. Find out if you may not have to wait this period.

1. Low Income Health Care Card
2. Who can get a card

Residence rules for a Low Income Health Care Card

To be eligible for a Low Income Health Care Card you must meet the residence rules.

1. Reciprocal Health Care Agreements
2. When Australians go overseas

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.

1. Top payments
2. Individual Healthcare Identifiers

How to get certified copies of documents

When you submit a form, you need to provide certified copies of your identity documents.

1. Seeking medical help
2. Most useful information

Authorisation to act on an incapacitated person's behalf for Medicare purposes form (MO050)

Use this form if you want to act on behalf of someone who is incapable of managing their own affairs for Medicare services.

New Zealand citizens claiming payments in Australia

If you’re a New Zealand citizen living in Australia you may be eligible to get Centrelink payments or concession cards.