Most useful information for seeking medical help

If you spend a lot on PBS medicines, the PBS Safety Net can reduce your costs.

Instructions on how to update your bank account details using your Medicare online account.

If you’re travelling overseas, you don’t need an International COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate.

A Health Care Card entitles you to cheaper prescription medicines under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).

To get a Medicare Entitlement Statement (MES) you need to apply from 1 July each year.

A Medicare Entitlement Statement (MES) tells you the period during a financial year that you weren’t eligible for Medicare.

With a Pensioner Concession Card (PCC) you can get cheaper medicine, bulk billed doctor visits and help with hearing services.

We may have cancelled your pension payment on 1 January 2017 because of changes to the pension assets test.

You can record your decision in different ways. You can register online, use our app, or fill in a printed form.

Use this form if you want to act on behalf of someone who is incapable of managing their own affairs for Medicare services.

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