First Week30 minutes at service centreHealth & Wellbeing
Enrol in Medicare
Medicare is Australia's public health system. It covers doctor visits, hospital treatment, and some medical costs. Not all visa types are eligible.
Why this matters
Without Medicare, you pay full price for doctor visits and medical treatment. That can be hundreds of dollars per visit.
How to do it
How to do it
- 1
Check if your visa is eligible for Medicare
- 2
Go to a Medicare service centre with your passport and visa
- 3
Fill out the enrolment form
- 4
Your Medicare card arrives by mail in 3-4 weeks
Some visas (like student visas) don't get Medicare. You'll need Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) instead.
Time required: 30 minutes at service centre
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