How will Medicare pay my benefit?
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Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)
If you paid your doctor's account in full, your Medicare rebate can be paid directly into your bank account by EFT. Payment by EFT is faster than payment by cheque through the mail. To receive your payment by EFT you will need to register your bank account details with Medicare Australia. Your bank account details will only be used to deposit your Medicare rebate into your account.
Cash
If you paid your doctor's account in full and claim at a Medicare office, you can request payment by cash (up to the branch cash limit). There’s no need to fill in a claim form.
Cheque
If you have not fully paid your doctor's account or you do not wish to receive your Medicare benefit by EFT or cash, a cheque will be sent to you.
For accounts that have not been paid, a cheque will be sent to you made payable to the doctor. You need to take the cheque to your doctor along with any outstanding balance.
Last updated: 18 March, 2010