About Medicare
Medicare is Australia’s universal health care system.
Help in your language
We can help you with translated information or you can talk to a service officer who speaks your language.
Travel outside Australia rules for Low Income Health Care Card
There are rules about how long your Low Income Health Care Card remains current when you travel outside Australia.
Centrepay goods and services
If you get an eligible Centrelink payment, you can use Centrepay to pay for goods and services from registered businesses.
Reciprocal Health Care Agreements - visiting from Belgium
If you’re visiting Australia from Belgium, you may be eligible for medical care under Medicare while you’re here.
Reciprocal Health Care Agreements - visiting from Finland
If you’re visiting Australia from Finland you may be eligible for medical care under Medicare while you’re here.
Reciprocal Health Care Agreements - visiting from Malta
If you’re visiting Australia from Malta or the Maltese Islands, you may be eligible for medical care under Medicare while you’re here.
Reciprocal Health Care Agreements - visiting from Norway
If you're visiting Australia from Norway you may be eligible for medical care under Medicare while you’re here.
Reciprocal Health Care Agreements - visiting from Slovenia
If you’re visiting Australia from Slovenia you may be eligible for medical care under Medicare while you’re here.
Reciprocal Health Care Agreements - visiting from Sweden
If you’re visiting Australia from Sweden, you may be eligible for medical care under Medicare while you’re here.