Register or update your family
What is a 'Medicare Safety Net' family?
From 1 January 2009, the definition of a family for Medicare Safety Net purposes will is:
- a couple legally married and not separated, or a couple in a de-facto relationship with or without dependant children
- a single person with dependant children.
Note: a dependant child is someone under 16 years of age or a full-time student under 25 years or age attending school, college or university, whom financially you support.
How do I register my family for the Medicare Safety Net?
- Fill in the online Medicare Safety Net couples and families registration form,
- Call 132 011*
- Visit your local Medicare office.
- Download a Medicare Safety Net couples and families registration and amendment form [PDF, 151Kb]
- Register for Online Services to be able to view your Medicare Safety Net balance online (current calendar year).
* Call charges apply from mobile and pay phones only.
What if my child is a member of two registered families?
If your child is a member of two registered families, for reasons such as separation or divorce, the family that pays the cost of the medical service receives the benefit. Any out-of-pocket costs will count towards that family’s Medicare Safety Net. This is determined by the Medicare card used to claim the benefit.
How do I change my family's Medicare Safety Net registration details?
To change your family's registration details fill in a Medicare Safety Net couples and families regsitration and amendment form [PDF, 111Kb]
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Last updated: 16 August, 2010
