HomeHealth and concession cards
Department of Social Services
Health Care Card
Cheaper medicines and possible bulk billing, issued automatically with Youth Allowance and Austudy.
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Who can get it
- People getting certain payments, including Youth Allowance and Austudy, who don't qualify for a Pensioner Concession Card.
The numbers
| Medicines | Concession price for PBS medicines |
|---|---|
| GP visits | Bulk billing, at the doctor's discretion |
| Medical costs | Lower Extended Medicare Safety Net threshold for out-of-hospital costs |
How to claim
- It is issued automatically when you get a qualifying payment.
Conditions and catches
- Residence requirements apply.