Medicare Port Macquarie Australia Service Centre

Medicare service center is supervised by the Department of Human Services and Social Security. The Medicare program is intended for elderly individuals, disabled persons, those with chronic illnesses, and children. The service center assists with program registration, insurance application, and benefit claims. It provides hospital insurance, health insurance, and financial assistance for purchasing prescribed medicines. Additionally, the service center aids pregnant women in accessing healthcare insurance services.

Locate the service center at "5-7 Short St, Port Macquarie NSW 2444, Australia". Call +61 132468 to connect directly with a service center executive.

Medicare Macquarie Centre Opening Hours

Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• What Does Medicare Cover?

  Medicare covers the following services:
  
  1. Visiting a general physician or specialist
  2. Tests and scans, like x-rays
  3. Surgery and procedures performed by doctors
  4. Eye tests by optometrists

• What Medicare Doesn’t Cover?

  The program does not cover the following facilities:
  
  1. Ambulance services
  2. Most dental services
  3. Glasses, contact lenses, and hearing aids
  4. Cosmetic surgery

Benefits offered by Medicare Service Centre Port Macquarie Australia

Medicare program is intended to provide various social security benefits to elderly individuals, disabled persons, those with illnesses, children, and women. The Medicare service center offers the following benefits:

• Health Insurance

  Eligible members are entitled to receive health insurance benefits, including assistance with hospital expenses, medication support, and home care facilities.

• Screening Benefits

  Established Medicare service centers provide support for accessing free medical tests at designated diagnostic centers.
• Child Support:
  Child support services are available for separated parents and low-income parents to meet their children's needs.

• Old Age Benefits

  Various benefits and financial assistance are provided to eligible elderly individuals.

• Prescription Support

  Registered members can access support to purchase prescribed medicines, including financial assistance for outpatients.

Support Contacts for Medicare Services

Australian Immunisation Register

1800 653 809
Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Australian Organ Donor Register

1800 777 203
Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Continence Aids Payment Line

1800 239 309
Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. AEST

Disaster Health Care Assistance

1800 660 026
Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. AWST

Healthcare Identifiers Service

1300 361 457
Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. AEST

Indigenous Access Line

1800 556 955
Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Medicare Debt Recovery

1800 037 635
Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. AEST

Contact Medicare By Using Below Email Addresses

Australian Immunisation Register: air@servicesAustralia.gov.au
Australian Organ Donor Register: aodr@servicesAustralia.gov.au
Health Identifiers service: healthcareidentifiers@servicesAustralia.gov.au
Medicare Compensation Recovery: compensation.recovery@servicesAustralia.gov.au.

Enrolling for Medicare in Australia

In order to access health benefits and other medical services through the Medicare plan, individuals must first undergo the enrollment process. However, prior to enrolling in the Medicare program, it is imperative to ascertain eligibility.

Medicare Eligibility Australia

Applicants fulfilling the below criteria are eligible for Medicare program.

1. Applicants must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen.
2. A temporary visa holder and hadn’t applied for permanent residency.
3. Visa Holders who are eligible for Reciprocal Health Care Agreement.
4. New Zealand citizen who spent less than 6 months in Australia within a 12 month period.
5. Australian citizen living overseas for 5 years or more

How to Enroll for Medicare?

To enroll for Medicare program fulfill the PDF enroll form and send to Medicare program administration through the below mentioned channels.

By Email To

Applicants can send the compete form through email at MES@servicesAustralia.gov.au

By Post To

Send enroll form with all supporting documents at "Services Australia
Medicare
PO Box 7856
CANBERRA BC ACT 2610"

Call for Support

Applicants can call at +61 132 011 between Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Australian Eastern Standard.
Time

Documents Required to Enroll for Medicare in Australia

To apply for Medicare in Australia, you may need the below mentioned documents.
1. Australian Passport.
2. Birth Certificate.

Note

1. A sale agreement to buy a property.
2. A gas or electricity account on applicants name.
3. Lease agreement to rent a property.
4. Evidence of employment.
5. Evidence that applicant or children are at school or university.
6. Evidence of private health insurance.
7. Bank accounts, or property or contents insurance.