Contact details
Service available in:
All states and territories
What the service does
Medicare helps people in Australia with the cost of health care. People can get help paying for services such as doctor visits, specialist appointments, tests, scans and some mental health care. Medicare may cover all or part of the cost, depending on the service. People can also claim money back for some health care costs. To use this service, people need to enroll first. Some Medicare services may only be available to people who meet specific criteria.
Key details
Operating hours
Mon–Fri 7am–10pm; Sat–Sun 7am–7pm
Delivery methods
Phone
Online
Cost
A fee may apply for some services
Subsidies may be available
Eligibility / Role
Person with cancer
Carer
Family/friends
Services may only be available to people who meet specific criteria
Accessibility
National Relay Service
Language and community
Offer in-language support
Translated information
Language supported other than English
Community and identity
Reach out to the organisation to confirm available support.
Cancers supported
Cancer type
All cancers
Cancer stage
All stages
