Most useful information for Medicare

1. Medicare
2. What's covered

Medicine and Medicare

We can help you with the costs of your medicines.

1. Top payments
2. Medicare card

Get a new Medicare card with other people

You can get a new Medicare card with other people when your circumstances change.

1. Medicare
2. How to claim

Medicare and tax

Australians help to pay for Medicare from income tax. How much tax you pay depends on your income.

1. Seeking medical help
2. Most useful information

Medicare Claim form (MS014)

Use this form to claim Medicare benefits by mail or in person at a service centre. This can be for a paid or unpaid account.

1. Top payments
2. Child Dental Benefits Schedule

Who can get the Child Dental Benefits Schedule

Check if your child is eligible for the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS).

1. Low Income Health Care Card
2. How to manage your card

Renewing a Low Income Health Care Card

You need to renew your Low Income Health Care Card.

1. Top payments
2. Child Dental Benefits Schedule

How to claim the Child Dental Benefits Schedule

How to claim dental services covered by the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS).

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

Reciprocal Health Care Agreement - visiting Finland

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

1. Top payments
2. 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.

1. Top payments
2. Health Care Card

Who needs to apply for a Health Care Card

You don’t need to apply for a Health Care Card. If you're eligible, we’ll post your card to you.