Most useful information for Medicare

1. How to enrol
2. Enrolling in Medicare

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.

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

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.

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. How to enrol
2. Enrolling in Medicare

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.

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

What other Health Care Cards are available

There are other cards that may suit you better.

1. Top payments
2. Australian Immunisation Register

How to get immunisation history statements

How to get your immunisation history statements as proof of vaccinations. You can also get a statement for your child.

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

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.

1. Top payments
2. Australian Immunisation Register

What the Australian Immunisation Register is

The Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) is a national register that records vaccines given to all people in Australia.

Help in your language

We can help you with translated information or you can talk to a service officer who speaks your language.

1. Seeking medical help
2. Most useful information

Request or merge a pseudonym Individual Healthcare Identifier record form (MS005)

Use this form if you want to create a pseudonym Individual Healthcare Identifier (IHI) if you consider yourself vulnerable or at risk.