Medicine and Medicare
We can help you with the costs of your medicines.
Medicare online account help - Get your own Medicare card and number
Instructions on how to get your own Medicare card and number using your Medicare online account.
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.
Proving your identity online for Centrelink
How to prove who you are to Centrelink online.
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.
Concession and health care cards
Concession and health care cards can get you cheaper health services and medicines.
Someone to act for you with Medicare, Centrelink, aged care or Child Support
You can ask someone to act for you with Medicare, Centrelink, aged care or Child Support. You can authorise them to speak to us, update your details and get payments for you.
How to prove your identity with Centrelink
You need to prove your identity before you claim a payment or service.
Who can get a Pensioner Concession Card
You can get a Pensioner Concession Card if you get certain payments from us.
Medicare claims
Find out the different ways you can make a Medicare claim after you’ve paid your doctor.