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Medicare eligibility questionnaire
Answer five yes/no questions to see whether you are likely eligible to enrol in Medicare. This is a preliminary questionnaire, not a decision — Services Australia decides. We don't ask for your Medicare number or documents.
Official site: Services Australia — Medicare ↗
Type: preliminary eligibility questionnaire. Your answers stay in your browser.
1. Are you an Australian or New Zealand citizen?
2. Do you hold an Australian permanent visa?
3. Have you applied for a permanent visa (not a parent visa) while in Australia?
4. Are you visiting from a country with a Reciprocal Health Care Agreement with Australia?
5. Do you live in Australia (or intend to)?
Answer every question to see the result.
New migrants
If you've just been granted a permanent visa or applied for one, you may be able to enrol — bring your visa details to Services Australia.