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==Procedure==
'''Apply online '''
#To Apply for Medicare Card, the applicant has to make the application online via Service Australia on the official website given below [https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/have-your-own-medicare-card-and-number-if-youre-15-or-older-and-enrolled-medicare?context=21796#a1 link]
#The applicant has to click the “Sign in my.gov” option.
#If the applicant is a new user, click the “Create account”.
#Read the terms of use and click the “Next” button.
#Enter the email address and click the “Next” button.
#Enter the code that is sent to the email ID and click the “Next” button.
#Enter the mobile number and click the “Next” button.
#The applicant needs to create a password and click the “Next” button.
#The applicants have to click the “Sign-in” enter the user ID and password and then click the “Sign-in” button.
#Select the service followed by selecting the Medicare claims from the list.
#The applicant has to enter all the details in the form.
#upload all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
#There is no fee to apply for a Medicare card in Australia.
#After completing, the applicant has to click the “Submit” button.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#This entire process can be completed within 28 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.
 
'''Apply through app'''
#To Apply for Medicare Card, the applicant has to make the application through the app via Service Australia on the following link – [https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/how-to-download-and-set-up-express-plus-medicare-mobile-app?context=37386 link]
#The applicant has to download the app from the following link.
#Sign in with the app and read the terms and conditions Medicare mobile app.
#Create a PIN and log in with the ID.
#Select the service followed by selecting the Medicare claims from the list.
#The applicant has to enter all the details in the form.
#upload all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
#There is no fee to apply for a Medicare card in Australia.
#After completing, the applicant has to click the “Submit” button.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#This entire process can be completed within 28 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.
 
'''Apply by mail '''
#To Apply for Medicare Card, the applicant has to approach Service Australia – [https://findus.servicesaustralia.gov.au/ link]
'''NOTE''': Enter the postcode and click the “Locate” button to find the nearest office.
#The applicant has to download the application form from the following link – [https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/ms011 link]
#The applicant has to enter all the details in the application form.
#Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
#The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
#Submit all the necessary documents with the complete form to the official mailing address.
#The mailing address is mentioned in the “Office Locations & Contacts” section of this page.
#There is no fee to apply for a Medicare card in Australia.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#This entire process can be completed within 28 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.
 
'''Apply through center '''
#To Apply for Medicare Card, the applicant has to approach the Service Center of Australia – [https://findus.servicesaustralia.gov.au/ link]
'''NOTE''': Enter the postcode and click the “Locate” button to find the nearest office.
#The applicant has to get the form from the office or it can be downloaded from the following link [https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/ms011 link]
#The applicant has to enter all the details in the application form.
#Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
#The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
#Submit all the necessary documents with the complete form to the center.
#There is no fee to apply for a Medicare card in Australia.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#This entire process can be completed within 28 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.
 
==Required Documents==
*Application form [https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/ms011 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 - healthcareidentifiers@servicesaustralia.gov.au 
Contact link – [https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/phone-us?context=26266#his link] 
[https://findus.servicesaustralia.gov.au/ 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 [https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/ms011 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.

 
==Related Videos==
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.gIn the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.
 
==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 [https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/have-your-own-medicare-card-and-number-if-youre-15-or-older-and-enrolled-medicare?context=21796 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==
[https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/medicare-claims?context=60092#a4 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.

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