Medicare card
You get a Medicare card when you’re enrolled in Medicare. Find out about enrolling in Medicare.
Get a replacement Medicare card
If your card is about to expire you’ll get a new one in the mail.
If your Medicare card is lost, stolen or damaged, you can request a new one in your Medicare account through myGov.
If you don’t have a myGov account, find out how to create one and link to Medicare.
Find out more about replacing your Medicare card or getting an extra card on the Services Australia website.
Get an extra Medicare card
When more than one family member needs a card, you can get a second Medicare card with the same details. Medicare can only give your family one extra card.
You can ask for an extra card in your Medicare online account through myGov.
If you don’t have a myGov account, find out how to create one and link to Medicare.
Find out more about replacing your Medicare card or getting an extra card on the Services Australia website.
Get your own Medicare card
If you’re 15 or older, you may want to get your own card. If your Medicare online account is linked to myGov you can get your own card online.
If you don’t have a myGov account, find out how to create one and link to Medicare.
Find out more about getting your own Medicare card on the Services Australia website.
Adding someone to your Medicare card
Add someone 15 or older to your Medicare card
If your Medicare online account is linked to myGov, sign in now to add someone 15 or older to your card.
If you don’t have a myGov account, find out how to create one and link to Medicare.
Find out more about adding someone 15 or older to your Medicare card on the Services Australia website.
Add children under 15 to your Medicare card
Parents and guardians need to complete a form to add a child under 15 to their card.
Find out about adding a child under 15 to an existing Medicare card on the Services Australia website.
Add a baby to your Medicare card
Medicare adds your baby to your Medicare card when you enrol them in Medicare.
When you enrol your baby, you’ll get a new Medicare card with their name added to it. You’ll get your new card in the mail and your card is updated in the myGov app.
Find out more about enrolling your baby in Medicare.