How to get help with your Medicare online account
You can get help to manage your Medicare online account.
Getting Medicare benefits
We need your bank account details to pay your Medicare benefit to you. If we don’t have your details, we’ll hold your benefit until you tell us.
Bulk billing
You may be able to access health care at no cost. Learn what bulk billing is, and how to access it.
Enrolling in Medicare if you’re a New Zealand citizen
To enrol in Medicare you need to prove you live in Australia.
Patient claim for refund Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) form (PB132)
Use this form to claim a refund under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).
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.
Reciprocal Health Care Agreements - How to prove you're eligible under the agreement
You’ll need to prove you’re from Australia and eligible for Medicare when you’re in another country.
When Reciprocal health care agreements apply and you visit Australia
Information for visitors to Australia on Reciprocal Health Care Agreements.
Original Medicare Safety Net
If you’re enrolled in Medicare you’re eligible for the Original Medicare Safety Net (OMSN).
How Medicare Safety Nets and thresholds work
Understand the Safety Nets and the dollar amounts that count towards your thresholds.