Documents to enrol in Medicare if you’re a permanent resident
You need to provide documents that prove your identity and residency.
Immunisation medical exemptions
You may be able to get an exemption from having a vaccine if there is a valid medical reason.
Medicare online account help - Add someone to your Medicare card
Instructions on how to add someone 15 or older to your Medicare card using your Medicare online account.
Medicare online account help - Manage more than one Medicare card number
Instructions on how to manage more than one Medicare card number using your online account.
Medical costs
We can help you and your family with medical costs. There are also things you can do to keep your costs down.
Eligible payments for Child Dental Benefits Schedule
Receiving certain Centrelink payments allows children to access CDBS.
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.
Replace a lost or stolen Pensioner Concession Card or Health Care Card
If your Pensioner Concession Card or Health Care Card is lost, stolen or ruined, we can post you a new card if you need one.
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.
Setting up online accounts for Centrelink
To do your business with us, create a myGov account and link it to Centrelink.