An Australian Government Health Care Card entitles cardholders to cheaper prescription medicines under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme as well as other concessions and benefits.
You may be eligible for a Health Care Card if you get specific payments or supplements from the Australian Government. You don't need to apply for a Health Care card, if you are eligible you will have one sent to you.
You also don't need to renew the card. If you're still eligible at time of renewal this will happen automatically.
If you lose your card or it gets damaged or stolen, you can replace it by:
- requesting a new card via your myGov account linked to Centrelink
- calling Centrelink on 132 300 or your regular payment line
- visiting a Centrelink Service Centre.
Last updated: 10 October 2024