Most useful information for Medicare

Explanation or formal review of a decision form (SS351)

Use this form to ask for an explanation or formal review of a decision.

1. Medicare
2. Most useful information

Patient claim for refund Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) form (PB132)

Use this form to claim a refund under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).

1. Top payments
2. Australian Immunisation Register

International COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate

If you’re travelling overseas, you don’t need an International COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate.

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. Child Dental Benefits Schedule

What’s covered by the Child Dental Benefits Schedule

Find out what child dental services we cover and how much we cover.

1. Top payments
2. Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme

How to manage your PBS medicine overseas

There are laws and restrictions on the amount and types of PBS medicine you can take or send overseas.

1. Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme
2. When you spend a lot on PBS medicines

Keep track of your PBS medicines

Keep track of your PBS medicines so you know when you’ve reached the PBS Safety Net threshold.

1. Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme
2. When you spend a lot on PBS medicines

PBS Safety Net Card application

How to apply for a PBS Safety Net card to get cheaper PBS medicines.

1. How to enrol
2. Enrolling in Medicare

Enrolling in Medicare if you’re a New Zealand citizen

To enrol in Medicare you need to prove you live in Australia.

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

Reciprocal Health Care Agreement - visiting Italy

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