Lets talk about… claiming your rebate at the doctor’s.
Register your bank account details with us today.
Do you want a quick and easy way to claim your rebate? You will be happy to know that many doctors are now offering on-the-spot Medicare claiming after you’ve paid your account. Registering your bank account details [PDF, 116Kb]
with us today will make it even easier.
It’s quick, easy and secure.
How does it work?
Depending on which system your doctor’s surgery uses, practice staff can lodge your claim through a secure internet connection or through the surgery’s EFTPOS terminal using your EFTPOS card. Both systems will deposit your rebate directly into your cheque or savings account within two to three working days (sometimes even sooner).
If your doctor’s surgery uses the internet claiming system, your rebate will be paid into your nominated cheque or savings account within two to three working days (sometimes even sooner). Register your bank account details now using Online Services. You only need to register your bank account details once. There is no need for you to provide this information again when you make a claim.
If your doctor’s surgery uses the EFTPOS based claiming system—using your EFTPOS card—your rebate will be paid almost immediately. All you need to do is take your Medicare and EFTPOS cards with you next time you visit your doctor.
It’s that easy!
Many doctor’s surgeries now offer on-the-spot Medicare claiming.
Ask the practice staff if they offer this service next time you visit.
Registering your bank account details
Online—if you are already registered for Online Services simply logon and register your account details.
If you are a new user, complete the steps to register for Online Services wait for your logon password to be posted to you and then follow the steps to register your bank account details. You can also register for Online Services next time you visit your local Medicare office and receive your password over the counter.
Phone—call 132 011* and talk to a service officer who can register your bank account details over the phone. Remember to have your Medicare card and bank account details (BSB, account number and account name) ready.
In person—visit your local Medicare office and talk to a service officer who can register your bank account details over the counter. Remember to take your Medicare card and bank account details (BSB, account number and account name) with you.
By mail—print an EFT details collection [PDF, 116Kb] form from our website or pick up a copy next time you visit your local Medicare office. Once you've completed the form send it to:
Medicare Australia
GPO Box 9822
in your capital city
or place it in the drop box at your local Medicare office.
More information
Medicare Online—a computer based claiming system using a secure internet connection.
Medicare Easyclaim—EFTPOS based claiming system using your EFTPOS card.
* Call charges apply. 24 hour service.
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Last updated: 15 July, 2008