Medicare Two-way
Makes submitting health claims easier, if you have private health insurance.
Privacy notice for Medicare online account
How we’ll manage your personal information if you use Medicare online account.
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.
What the benefits are of a Health Care Card
A Health Care Card entitles you to cheaper prescription medicines under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.
Medicare levy surcharge if you don’t get private health insurance
If you don’t have private health insurance, you may have to pay a surcharge. This is only if your income is more than the Medicare levy surcharge threshold.
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.
About reciprocal health care agreements
These are agreements with some countries where visitors can get publicly funded medically necessary care.
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.
How to reach the threshold sooner as a family
If you combine your family’s PBS amounts, you may reach the threshold sooner.
Benefits of a Pensioner Concession Card
With a Pensioner Concession Card (PCC) you can get cheaper medicine, bulk billed doctor visits and help with hearing services.