Welcome to Medicare
Office Closures
Due to flooding, the following Medicare offices have been closed:
• Moree Service Centre
• Narrabri Service Centre
Please note that the Narrabri Service Centre (Centrelink) is open today with limited staffing.
Queensland and NSW flood assistance
The Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) is available to assist people who have been adversely affected by flooding
In Focus
Have your say on the new Human Services website – humanservices.gov.au
From 7-17 February, you can participate in our online discussion forum and help shape our new Human Services website. Go to speechbubble to have your say now.
DonateLife Week 19–26 February 2012
Do you know if your loved ones want to be an organ and tissue donor? Sunday 19 to Sunday 26 February 2012 is DonateLife Week – a great reason to ask and know your loved ones' donation wishes. Decide and register your donation decision on the Australian Organ Donor Register and make sure your loved ones also know your wishes.
Revised provider percentile charts now available
The provider percentile charts review is now complete. The new co-designed charts have been reformatted and are available for many health services. Find out more
Claim your Medicare benefit at your doctor's—no forms, no queues, no worries
The most convenient way to claim a Medicare benefit is at your doctor's—many now offer this service. Next time you visit your doctor, ask the receptionist if they can lodge your Medicare claim when you pay.