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.
- Seeking medical help
- Most useful information
Application for a Medicare Entitlement Statement form (MS015)
Use this form if you're claiming an exemption from the Medicare levy and need a statement showing you’re not eligible for Medicare.
- Top payments
- Pensioner Concession Card
Who can get a Pensioner Concession Card
We'll automatically send you a Pensioner Concession Card if you get certain payments from us.
- Child Dental Benefits Schedule
- Who can get it
Eligible payments for Child Dental Benefits Schedule
Receiving certain Centrelink payments allows children to access CDBS.
Newly arrived resident's waiting period
If you’ve recently arrived as a resident in Australia, you may have to wait to get payments or concession cards.
- Top payments
- Health Care Card
Who can get a Health Care Card
You may get a Health Care Card if you get specific payments or supplements from us. You’ll get it if you’re on the maximum rate of Family Tax Benefit Part A.
- Prove your identity
- Proving your identity online
How to prove your identity to Centrelink through myGov
How to prove who you are to Centrelink through myGov using the Centrelink identity verification linking option.
Severe financial hardship for Crisis Payment
For the purposes of Crisis Payment, you’re in severe financial hardship if you meet certain criteria.
Proving your identity over the phone with Centrelink
How to prove who you are over the phone.
- Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme
- 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.