Medicare
Key facts Medicare is Australia’s universal healthcare insurance scheme funded by Australian taxpayers. To be eligible for Medicare you need to meet certain criteria and enrol. If you are eligible, you will receive a Medicare card and you can also download an app; you can use these to access free or low-cost medical services. Not all health services are covered by Medicare. What is Medicare? Medicare is the insurance scheme that gives Australian citizens and permanent residents access to healthcare, including a wide range of health and hospital services at no cost or low cost. Medicare is funded by