Queensland - Apply for Medicare Card

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Procedure

Apply online

1. To Apply for Medicare Card, the applicant has to make the application online via Service Australia on the official website given below link
2. The applicant has to click the “Sign in my.gov” option.
3. If the applicant is a new user, click the “Create account”.
4. Read the terms of use and click the “Next” button.
5. Enter the email address and click the “Next” button.
6. Enter the code that is sent to the email ID and click the “Next” button.
7. Enter the mobile number and click the “Next” button.
8. The applicant needs to create a password and click the “Next” button.
9. The applicants have to click the “Sign-in” enter the user ID and password and then click the “Sign-in” button.
10. Select the service followed by selecting the Medicare claims from the list.
11. The applicant has to enter all the details in the form.
12. upload all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
13. There is no fee to apply for a Medicare card in Australia.
14. After completing, the applicant has to click the “Submit” button.
15. 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.
16. 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.
17. Once the process is completed, the applicant will receive your Medicare card by mail. This card will have your Medicare number, which is essential for accessing healthcare services in Australia.
18. This entire process can be completed within 28 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Apply through app

1. To Apply for Medicare Card, the applicant has to make the application through the app via Service Australia on the following link – 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. There is no fee to apply for a Medicare card in Australia.
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 is completed, the applicant will receive your Medicare card by mail. This card will have your Medicare number, which is essential for accessing healthcare services in Australia.
13. This entire process can be completed within 28 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Apply by mail

1. To Apply for Medicare Card, the applicant has to approach Service Australia – link

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

1. The applicant has to download the application form from the following link – link
2. The applicant has to enter all the details in the application form.
3. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
4. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
5. Submit all the necessary documents with the complete form to the official mailing address.
6. The mailing address is mentioned in the “Office Locations & Contacts” section of this page.
7. There is no fee to apply for a Medicare card in Australia.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. Once the process is completed, the applicant will receive your Medicare card by mail. This card will have your Medicare number, which is essential for accessing healthcare services in Australia.
11. This entire process can be completed within 28 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Apply through center

1. To Apply for Medicare Card, 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.

1. The applicant has to get the form from the office or it can be downloaded from the following link link
2. The applicant has to enter all the details in the application form.
3. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
4. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
5. Submit all the necessary documents with the complete form to the center.
6. There is no fee to apply for a Medicare card in Australia.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Once the process is completed, the applicant will receive your Medicare card by mail. This card will have your Medicare number, which is essential for accessing healthcare services in Australia.
10. This entire process can be completed within 28 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form link
• ID proof (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc.)
• Address proof – (Driver's license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• Fee receipt
• Passport size photographs
• Any other documents (If required)

Office Locations & Contacts

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

Eligibility

The applicant is eligible to apply for a Medicare card in Australia if you are any of the following:

• An Australian citizen
• A New Zealand citizen
• An Australian permanent resident
• Applying for permanent residency
• A temporary resident covered by a ministerial order

Fees

• There is no fee to apply for a Medicare card in Australia.

Validity

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

Documents to Use

• Application form link

Sample Documents

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 28 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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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

• 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 Document

• A Medicare card is a plastic card that gives you access to Australia's universal healthcare system, Medicare. Medicare covers a wide range of medical services, including doctor's visits, hospital stays, and prescription medicines.

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

Here are some of the benefits of having a Medicare card:

• The applicant will have access to a wide range of medical services at a lower cost.
• The applicant will be able to receive care as a public patient in a public hospital.
• The applicant will be able to access cheaper medicines at a pharmacy under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.