Medicare Health Medicare is Australia’s health insurance scheme and allows access to a wide range of health and hospital services at low or no cost, including:  Medical services by doctors, specialists and other health professionals  Hospital treatment  Diagnostic imaging services such as ultrasound, CT scans, X-rays and MRI scans  Prescription medicines The Australian government pays for Medicare through the Medicare levy. Working Australians pay the Medicare levy as part of their income tax. Medicare – Additional Information How to Apply for Medicare 1. Complete the Medicare enrolment application form (MS004) 2. Provide identity documents including current passport or Immicard 3. Provide proof of your visa status including:  Visa grant notification  VEVO print out  Proof from the Department of Home Affairs that you’ve applied for permanent residency, such as an ‘Acknowledgement of application received’ letter  Provide proof of your Australian citizen or Permanent Resident parent, spouse or child, including:  Birth certificate  Marriage certificate  Joint bank, gas, water or electricity account statement  Proof you own a home together 4. Bring your completed application form and supporting documents to a Medicare Service Centre. Reciprocal Health Care Agreements If you are a citizen from the following countries that have a reciprocal health care agreement with Australia, you may be eligible for Medicare while in Australia:  Belgium  Finland  Italy  Malta or the Maltese Islands ©2022 SIRVA BGRS Worldwide, Inc. Confidential and Proprietary.