Claim your Medicare benefit through myGov
If your Medicare account is linked to myGov, sign in now to make a Medicare claim.
If you don’t have a myGov account, find out how to create one and link to Medicare.
Who can claim
When you see a general practitioner (GP) or specialist some or all of your costs may be covered by Medicare.
To claim a Medicare benefit you must both:
- be enrolled in Medicare
- have a valid Medicare card or number.
You can claim Medicare services that aren’t bulk billed. If your GP chooses to bulk bill, Medicare will cover the full cost and you won’t need to pay.
What you need for your claim
To claim your benefit you’ll need to include:
- the services you’re claiming
- how much you paid
- a scanned copy or photo of your invoice and receipt for the medical service.
How to get your payment
Medicare pays your benefit into your bank account. Make sure you have the correct bank details in your Medicare account.
If your Medicare account is linked to myGov, sign in now to update your bank details.
Follow these steps to check or update your bank details:
- Sign in to myGov and select Medicare.
- Select My details from the menu, then select View and edit my details.
- Scroll to bank details and select Edit.
- Update your details and select Save bank details.
If you don’t have a myGov account, find out how to create one and link to Medicare.
What are other ways to claim
You can also claim your Medicare benefit:
- at your doctor’s
- by mail
- at a Medicare Service Centre.
Find out more about how to make your Medicare claim on the Services Australia website.
How to get help in your language
Find information about Medicare in your language on the Services Australia website.