Most useful information for seeking medical help

1. How to claim
2. Private health insurance and Medicare

Medicare Two-way

Makes submitting health claims easier, if you have private health insurance.

1. Death of a loved one
2. Most useful information

Executor/Administrator Request for information form (SS524)

Use this form to request information from us regarding a deceased person.

1. Medicare
2. What's covered

Screening, tests and scans covered by Medicare

You may be able to access preventive cancer screening programs. We can also help with the cost of a range of tests and scans.

1. Medicare
2. How to claim

Bulk billing

You may be able to access health care at no cost. Learn what bulk billing is, and how to access it.

1. Enrolling in Medicare
2. If you’re a New Zealand citizen

Documents to enrol in Medicare if you’re a New Zealand citizen

You need to provide documents that prove your identity and residency.

1. Crisis Payment
2. Crisis Payment for other extreme circumstances

How to claim a Crisis Payment for Other Extreme Circumstances

Complete the following steps to claim Crisis Payment for Other Extreme Circumstances. Before you start, check if you can get it.

1. When Australians go overseas
2. About reciprocal health care agreements

Reciprocal Health Care Agreement - visiting New Zealand

The Reciprocal Health Care Agreement (RHCA) we have with New Zealand may cover some of your medical costs in the New Zealand public health system.

1. Medicare Compensation Recovery
2. What you need to know

Your responsibility for Medicare compensation recovery

When you make a claim for compensation for an injury or illness, you must tell us certain details.

1. How to claim
2. How your Medicare card and account work

How you update your name, date of birth or gender for Medicare

If your details change, you need to let us know as soon as you can. This can include your name, address and bank details.

1. Help for myGov, online accounts and mobile apps
2. Medicare online help guides

Medicare online account help - Get a replacement or extra Medicare card

Instructions on how you can get a replacement or extra Medicare card using your Medicare online account.