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Benefits of a Health Care Card

A Health Care Card entitles you to cheaper prescription medicines under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme and to various concessions from the Australian Government. These could include:

• bulk billing for doctor’s appointments (this is your doctor’s decision)
• more refunds for medical expenses through the Medicare Safety Net
• assistance with hearing services through the Office of Hearing Services
• discounted mail redirection through Australia Post

Note: You may get some of these Australian Government concessions for a dependent child.

State and Territory Governments and local councils may offer concessions, such as:

• energy and electricity bills
• health-care costs, including ambulance and dental and eye care
• public-transport costs
• rates

Please check with your State and Territory Government regarding which concessions are available to Health Care Card holders. Concessional entitlements may vary between States and Territories.

Note: When using Medicare services, you need to present your Medicare card.