Enrolling in Medicare if you’re a temporary resident covered by a Ministerial Order
To access Medicare when you’re in Australia, you must meet certain criteria.
Manage invites to your Medicare card online
Manage invites to your Medicare card or accept invites to be added to someone’s card when you’re 15 or older.
How to enrol in Medicare
How to enrol and get started in Medicare.
Enrolling your baby in Medicare
You can enrol your baby when you claim some family payments or by using a form.
Enrolling in Medicare if you’re an Australian permanent resident
To enrol as an Australian resident you need to have a permanent resident visa or have applied for one.
What's covered by Medicare
Help with the costs of seeing a doctor, getting medicines and accessing mental health care.
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.
Who can get a Low Income Health Care Card
To get a Low Income Health Care Card your income needs to be below the income test limit.
Income test for the Low Income Health Care Card
To get a Low Income Health Care Card your income must be under the limit.
Who can get the Child Dental Benefits Schedule
Check if your child is eligible for the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS).