Contact can be made with the various departments of Medicare for support via phone:
Aged Care
Support for aged individuals is provided by Medicare; contact can be made by dialing
1800 227 475 from Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Immunization Register
Dial
1800 653 809 during Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for assistance with Australian Immunization registration.
Organ/Tissue Donor
Assistance related to organ or tissue donation can be obtained by calling
1800 777 203 from Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Aids Payment Scheme
Issues related to the scheme can be resolved over the phone by dialing
1800 239 309 during Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. AEST
Disaster Health Care
Disaster healthcare support can be obtained by calling
1800 660 026 during Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Health Care Identifier
Information about healthcare identifier services can be obtained by dialing
1300 361 457 during Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. AEST.
Indigenous Access Line
Contact can be made at
1800 556 955 from Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for Medicare or payment assistance for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.
Compensation Recovery
Connection with the Medicare compensation recovery team can be established through a call at
132 127 .
Medicare Debt Recovery
Support related to Medicare debt can be obtained by contacting at
1800 037 635 .
Medicare Entitlement Statement
For MES assistance or to claim Medicare levy exemption, a call can be made to
1300 300 271 from Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. If living outside Australia, a call can be made to
+61 1300 300 271 (call charges apply).
Medicare International Calling
International callers can dial
+61 2 8633 3284 during Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for Medicare benefits and claims.
Medicare Program
Information or help related to claims, new card orders, or general Medicare inquiries can be obtained by dialing
132 011 7 days a week 24 hours a day.
Medicare Telephone Claims
Support for people living in remote areas or with limited internet access can be availed via a call at
1300 360 460 7 days a week 24 hours a day.
PBS Support
PBS or pharmaceutical benefits can be obtained by calling
132 290 and then selecting
Option 1 for concession and Medicare entitlement inquiries. For payments, PBS stationery, and general inquiries, press Option 2.
PBS Medicine Overseas
Call at
1800 500 147 7 days a week 24 hours a day.
Medicare Hurstville New South Wales Service Centres/Locations near Me
Medicare Westfield Forest Road
Centrelink/ Medicare
430 Forest Rd, Hurstville NSW 2220, Australia
+61 132468 Opening Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Nearby Location
Nearby Centrelink/ Medicare
locations can be found via the path.
Direction
Centrelink/ Medicare
directions can be located over the map.
Medicare Card Westfield Hurstville
Support related to the Medicare Card in Westfield Hurstville can be obtained by dialing
+61 2 9511 2700 or by making a visit to Park Rd & Cross St, Hurstville NSW 2220, Australia.
How to Get Medicare Card
Medicare Card can only be obtained after enrolling for Medicare at
servicesAustralia.gov.au/individuals/subjects/enrolling-Medicare. Once enrolled, the card can be received within 3 to 4 weeks at the address provided at the time of registration.
A Digital Copy of the Medicare card can be obtained immediately after enrollment. In order to use the Digital Copy of the Medicare Card, individuals are required to sign in at the Express Plus Medicare app by visiting
servicesAustralia.gov.au/individuals/services/Medicare/express-plus-Medicare-mobile-app and then select the
Card Tab available on the home screen. It must be noted that an online Medicare account must be set up at
servicesAustralia.gov.au/individuals/services/Medicare/Medicare-online-accounts/how-set-your-account in order to download the App.
How to Use Medicare Card
The Medicare Card can be used in regard to the following services.
- Low cost for medical services and prescriptions
- Public patient in a public hospital
- Low cost medicines at a pharmacy
Showing the Medicare card or its number to the doctor or hospital is required. For medicines, the card must be provided with the prescription. The Medicare Digital Copy can also be shown. Individuals are required to verify the information provided on the card to claim Medicare benefits. The required information includes the name or details of the partner or children (if applicable).
Medicare Card Replacement
Cards have a validity period of 5 years, and individuals will receive a new card before the expiry of the old card. However, in case of card loss, theft, or damage, visit "servicesAustralia.gov.au/individuals/steps/get-new-Medicare-card-if-it-expires-or-lost-stolen-or-damaged/51298" to make a card replacement request.
What to Do If Someone Dies:
In case someone listed on the card dies, a request can be made to re-issue another card from the center.
Can Personal Information on Medicare Be Updated?
Yes, personal information such as name, bank details, or address on Medicare can be updated by informing the team as soon as possible in case of a change.
Address & Bank Details Update
Address and bank details on Medicare can be updated through the following ways.
Bank Details
Bank details on Medicare can be updated through:
- Medicare online account
- Express Plus Medicare mobile app
- Medicare program
Postal address can be updated online and at the center.
Who is Eligible for Medicare Card?
Medicare coverage is offered to families, children, indigenous Australians, aged Australians, and other people residing in remote areas.
Conceiving, Pregnancy, and Birth
Costs for fertility treatments, and assisted reproductive treatments such as IVF are covered by Medicare. Moreover, various routine pregnancy charges associated with
- Routine ultrasounds
- Pregnancy counseling
- Blood Tests
- Immunization
- Midwives and obstetricians care
Medicare for Children
Children enrolled for Medicare can also receive a wide range of healthcare benefits like:
- Income support for dental care treatment
- Financial support for the cleft lip and cleft palate care
- Getting immunization
Rural and Remote
Various benefits for rural and remote Australians in terms of doctor check-ups are offered by Medicare. People can find the nearby doctor with the help of
healthdirect.gov.au/Australian-health-services.
Video Medical Appointments
Telehealth appointments can be obtained by remote living individuals, and Medicare covers the costs of general practitioners or other health specialists. More details about Medicare eligibility or what is covered under the program can be browsed at
servicesAustralia.gov.au/individuals/Medicare.