Australia - Apply to Claim a Health Card

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Procedure

Apply online

1. To Apply to Claim a Health Card, the applicant has to make the application online via link
2. If the applicant is the user click the “Create account”.
3. Select the option of Continue with Email or Continue with Digital Identity.
4. Read the terms and conditions and click the “Next” button.
5. Enter the email ID and click the “Next” button.
6. The applicant will get the code from the given email and enter the code and then click the “Next” button.
7. Enter the mobile number and click the “Next” button.
8. Now create the password and click the “Next” button.
9. In the final step, the applicant will be asked a question, complete the answer and click the “Submit” button.
10. The applicant has to now go back to the sign-in page.
11. Enter the username and password and click the “Sign-in” button.
12. The applicant has to select the claim in the list.
13. Followed by selecting the “Claim a Health Card” option from the list.
14. The applicant has to enter all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
15. Also, upload all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
16. Once completed with all the information click the “Submit” button.
17. There is no fee for claiming a Special Benefit.
18. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
19. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
20. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
21. Also, the applicant has to complete the interview process.
22. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
23. If the claim is successful, the applicant can collect the health card.
24. This entire process can be completed within 10 – 20 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Tax file
• Medical record
• Relationship certificate
• Employment certificate
• ID proof
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• For more details link

Office Locations & Contacts

Services Australia
PO Box 9822
BRISBANE QLD 4000
Fax - 03 9605 7987
Phone - 1300 361 457
Contact link
Link

NOTE: Enter the postcode and click the “Locate” button to find the nearest office.

Eligibility

• Any person who intends to Apply to Claim a Health Card is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The fee for this claim is free of cost.

Validity

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

Please attach documents that can be used by people. e.g. links

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 10 – 20 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Related Videos

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Personal name
• Address
• Age
• Date of birth
• Contact number
• Fax
• Email ID
• Medical details
• Income and expenses details
• Date
• Declaration
• Signature

Need for the Document

• In Australia, a Health Care Card is a concession card that provides eligible individuals and families with access to a range of medical and health services at a reduced cost.
• The card is issued by Services Australia (formerly known as the Department of Human Services) and is designed to help low-income earners and individuals with specific needs to access essential healthcare services.

Information which might help

For more information link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

Link

Others

The Health Care Card provides a range of benefits, including:

• Bulk-billed doctor visits: Eligible cardholders can access bulk-billed medical services, which means they can receive medical treatment without having to pay out-of-pocket expenses.
• Prescription medicine: Eligible cardholders can access prescription medicines at a reduced cost through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).
• Dental services: Eligible cardholders may be able to access free or low-cost dental services through public dental clinics.
• Other healthcare services: The card may also provide access to other healthcare services at a reduced cost, such as optical and hearing services.