Gone are the days of going to a stand-alone Medicare office to claim on a medical bill. Sure, you could go to Services Australia but is it really worth the bother?
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For most people without a computer access, the quickest and easiest way to make a claim is at the doctor's office right after paying.
But if this isn't possible and you have online access, another option is to claim using your Medicare account through the myGov portal.
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Tony and Kay at MITE Radio are here to tell you how to link the two.
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Before you begin:
- You'll need your Medicare card number and individual reference number (the number next to your name on the card).
- Make sure your name recorded with myGov matches your name on your Medicare card. If there's a mismatch, you might need to update one or the other.
There are two ways to link your Medicare card:
1. Using your Medicare card details:
- Sign in to your myGov account at https://my.gov.au/.
- Select "Link your first service" or "View and link services".
- Choose "Medicare" from the list of services.
- You might be asked to agree to myGov storing your personal information. Select "Continue" if you agree.
- Choose "I'm listed on a Medicare card" and click "Next."
- Enter your Medicare card number and individual reference number.
- Select "Next" and follow any further prompts to complete the linking process.
2. Using a linking code (if available):
- Follow steps 1-3 above (signing in and selecting Medicare).
- Choose "I have a linking code" and click "Next."
- Enter your Medicare card number and the linking code you received from Medicare.
- Select "Next" and follow any further prompts to complete the linking process.
Here are some resources you might find helpful:
- Services Australia guide on linking Medicare to myGov with your Medicare card: https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/mygov-help-link-medicare-to-mygov-with-your-medicare-card
- Services Australia guide on linking Medicare to myGov using a linking code: https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/mygov-help-link-medicare-to-mygov-using-linking-code
It can take up to 24 hours for your Medicare card to be linked to your myGov account. Once it's linked, you'll be able to access a range of Medicare services online, such as:
- Viewing your Medicare benefits
- Checking your Medicare claims
- Updating your contact details
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