About Medicare
Medicare is Australia’s universal health care system.
PBS Safety Net thresholds
Once you or your family spend a certain amount on PBS medicine you’ll reach the PBS Safety Net threshold.
What the benefits are of a Health Care Card
A Health Care Card entitles you to cheaper prescription medicines under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.
Residence rules for a Low Income Health Care Card
To be eligible for a Low Income Health Care Card you must meet the residence rules.
How to reach the threshold sooner as a family
If you combine your family’s PBS amounts, you may reach the threshold sooner.
Who can get a Pensioner Concession Card
We'll automatically send you a Pensioner Concession Card if you get certain payments from us.
When you spend a lot on PBS medicines
If you spend a lot on PBS medicines, the PBS Safety Net can reduce your costs.
myGov help - Link Medicare to myGov using a linking code
Instructions on how to link Medicare to your myGov account if you have a linking code.
Income test for the Low Income Health Care Card
To get a Low Income Health Care Card your income must be under the limit.
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.