Australian Capital Territory - Apply for Medicare Claims


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ProcedureEdit

Apply online:

  1. To Apply for Medicare Claims, the applicant has to make the application online via Service Australia on the official website given below Link
  2. If the applicant is a new user, click the “Create account”.
  3. Read the terms of use and click the “Next” button.
  4. Enter the email address and click the “Next” button.
  5. Enter the code which is sent to the email ID and click the “Next” button.
  6. Enter the mobile number and click the “Next” button.
  7. The applicant needs to create a password and click the “Next” button.
  8. The applicants have to click the “Sign-in” enter the user id and password and then click the “Sign-in” button.
  9. Select the service followed by selecting the Medicare claims from the list.
  10. The applicant has to enter all the details in the form.
  11. upload all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
  12. The fee for a medicare claim is free of cost.
  13. After completing, the applicant has to click the “Submit” button.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. Once the process gets completed, the applicant will get the claim through the given bank account.
  17. The processing time for this procedure is complete within 28 days.


Apply through app:

  1. To Apply for Medicare Claims, the applicant has to make the application through the app via Service Australia on the following Link
  2. The applicant has to download the app from the following link.
  3. Sign in with the app and read the terms and conditions medicare mobile app.
  4. Create a PIN and log in with the ID.
  5. Select the service followed by selecting the Medicare claims from the list.
  6. The applicant has to enter all the details in the form.
  7. upload all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
  8. The fee for a medicare claim is free of cost.
  9. After completing, the applicant has to click the “Submit” button.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. Once the process gets completed, the applicant will get the claim through the given bank account.
  13. The processing time for this procedure is complete within 28 days.


Apply by mail:

  1. To Apply for Medicare Claims, the applicant has to approach Service Australia Link
    NOTE: Enter the postcode and click the “Locate” button to find the nearest office.
  2. The applicant has to download the application form from the following Link
  3. The applicant has to enter all the details in the application form.
  4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
  5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
  6. Submit all the necessary documents with the complete form to the official mailing address.
  7. The mailing address is mentioned in the “Office Locations & Contacts” section of this page.
  8. The fee for a medicare claim is free of cost.
  9. After completing, the applicant has to click the “Submit” button.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. Once the process gets completed, the applicant will get the claim through the given bank account.
  13. The processing time for this procedure is complete within 28 days.


Apply through center:

  1. To Apply for Medicare Claims, the applicant has to approach the Service Center of Australia Link
    NOTE: Enter the postcode and click the “Locate” button to find the nearest office.
  2. The applicant has to get the form from the office or it can be downloaded from the following Link
  3. The applicant has to enter all the details in the application form.
  4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
  5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
  6. Submit all the necessary documents with the complete form to the center.
  7. The fee for a medicare claim is free of cost.
  8. After completing, the applicant has to click the “Submit” button.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. Once the process gets completed, the applicant will get the claim through the given bank account.
  12. The processing time for this procedure is complete within 28 days.



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Required DocumentsEdit

  • Application form Link
  • Bank passbook copy
  • ID proof
  • Passport-size photographs
  • Medicare card



Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Services Australia
Mailing address:
eBusiness Service Centre
PO Box 9822
BRISBANE QLD 4000
Fax - 03 9605 7987
Phone - 1300 361 457
Email - [email protected]
Contact Link
Link

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


EligibilityEdit

  • Any medicare card holder person who intends to Apply for Medicare Claims is eligible to make this application.



FeesEdit

  • The fee for a medicare claim is free of cost.



ValidityEdit

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



Documents to UseEdit

  • Application form Link



Sample DocumentsEdit

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.



Processing TimeEdit

  • The processing time for this procedure is complete within 28 days.



Related VideosEdit

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
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InstructionsEdit

  • 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 InformationEdit

  • Patient details
    • Medicare number
    • Reference no
  • Claimant’s detail
    • Claimant’s Medicare card number
    • Name
    • Date of Birth
    • Gender
    • Postal address
  • Service detail
    • Bank details
    • Contact number
  • Contact number
  • Date
  • Declaration



Need for the DocumentEdit

  • Medicare is the insurance scheme that gives Australian citizens and permanent residents access to healthcare, including a wide range of health and hospital services at no cost or low cost. Medicare is funded by Australian taxpayers who pay 2% of their taxable income to help cover costs.



Information which might helpEdit

  • For more information Link



Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

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



External LinksEdit


OthersEdit

More information which might help people.