What is a Health Care Card?
A Health Care Card entitles you to receive certain discounts and services. In NSW this includes:
- Reduced pharmaceuticals
- Free ambulance cover
- Access to free dental care
- Free prescription lenses and frames
- Discounts to most alternative medical practices
Who is eligible for a Health Care Card?
Anyone who is on JobSeeker or a pension from Centrelink is eligible to get a Health Care Card. Health Care Cards are available to most students on a Centrelink payment, or Australian citizens (or PR) who earn an average of less than $783 per week (single person with no dependents, as at 1st Jan 2025). To claim go to the Centrelink section of your myGov account.
Contact a Caseworker
If you need more advice about your specific situation, contact an SRC Caseworker by completing the contact form (below)
Caseworker Contact Form
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Information updated on 02/03/23