Australia has a public health system and private health services. Knowing how health care works helps you understand where to go for treatment and support.
Medicare (Public health insurance)
Learn how Medicare works, what it covers, and how to enrol, claim benefits and see doctors who do not charge fees.
Medicare
Read information about Medicare, which is a national scheme that provides Australians (and some overseas visitors) with free or subsidised health services.
Enrolling in Medicare (Services Australia)
Learn how to enrol in Medicare and whether you are eligible.
Claim a Medicare benefit (Services Australia)
Learn how to manage medical costs and bulk billing, and how Medicare works with tax and private health insurance.
What Medicare covers
Read information about what is and is not covered by Medicare.
Bulk billing Medicare (Services Australia)
Learn how to access bulk billing, which is when you do not have to pay for your medical service from a health professional.
My Health Record
Download this app to keep all your electronic prescriptions and key health information in one place.
Enrolling for Medicare (SBS)
Listen to information about how to enrol in Medicare.
Health services and support
Find public health services, multicultural health support, and information about accessing affordable medical care in NSW.
Read information about how you can apply for a Health Care Card in Australia.
Read information about the public health care system in NSW.
Read information about the NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service, which specialises in communicating and engaging with people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Read information about the 15 Local Health Districts that cover the Sydney metropolitan region, and rural and regional NSW.
Listen to information about how to access low-cost medical services in Australia.
Private health insurance
Learn how private health insurance works in Australia and compare options to decide if it is right for you.
Private health insurance
Read information about private health insurance. This includes what it is, what benefits it offers, who can provide insurance and who can get it, and how it works with public health care.
Comprehensive, independent private health insurance
Read information about how comprehensive, independent private health insurance works, health insurers, and compare policies.
Private health insurance options (SBS)
Listen to information about private health insurance options in Australia.
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