MEDICARE
Medicare is the scheme that gives Australian residents access to healthcare. It gives all Australians and some people from overseas a wide range of health and hospital services at no cost or low cost.
Who is eligible for Medicare?
You are eligible for Medicare benefits if you:
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are an Australian or New Zealand citizen
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are an Australian permanent resident
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have applied for permanent residency (some conditions apply)
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are a temporary resident covered by a Ministerial Order
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are a citizen or permanent resident of Norfolk Island, Cocos Islands, Christmas Island or Lord Howe Island
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are covered by a Reciprocal Health Care Agreement with another country
Reciprocal Health Care Agreements
Reciprocal Health Care Agreements is a scheme with 11 countries that cover the cost of medically necessary care when Australians visit certain countries and visitors from these countries visit Australia.
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Below is the list of the 11 countries included, click the flag to find out the conditions on the ServicesAustralia portal:
