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.
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: 7 November 2023