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Medicare is Australia's universal health insurance scheme. It guarantees all Australians (and some overseas visitors) access to a wide range of health and hospital services at low or no cost.

To be eligible for Medicare, you must: be an Australian or New Zealand citizen. be an Australian permanent resident. have applied for permanent residency (some conditions apply)

Medicare is funded by Australian taxpayers who pay 2% of their taxable income to help cover costs. Depending on your financial circumstances, you may be eligible for a reduction or exemption from the Medicare levy.

Find out if you need a Medicare provider number or Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) prescriber number. Most Medicare provider number applications are taking up to 37 calendar days to process from the date we get your application.

Health professionals starting with Medicare Apply for your initial Medicare provider number. Register for the Healthcare Identifiers Service. Register for digital health. Check your eligibility for Medicare benefits. Register for HPOS. Manage your practice. Order prescription forms. Find out about insurance.