How To Get My Own Medicare Card Australia

To get your own Medicare card in Australia, the process depends on your situation — whether you’re applying for the first time, turning 15 or older, or separating from a family card.

Here’s a step-by-step breakdown:

✅ 1. If You’re Applying for the First Time

You must be:

• A resident of Australia, or

• A citizen or permanent resident, or

• A temporary resident with an eligible visa

Steps:

1. Apply online via myGov (easiest method):

   • Link your myGov account to Medicare: my.gov.au

   • Follow prompts to complete the online form and upload identity documents

2. OR Apply in person:

   • Visit a Services Australia service centre

   • Bring these documents:

     • Proof of identity (e.g., passport, birth certificate)

     • Evidence of your residency status (e.g., visa, citizenship certificate)

   • Fill out the Medicare enrolment form:
     Download here: Medicare enrolment form (MS004)

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✅ 2. If You’re 15 or Older and Want Your Own Card

If you’re already listed on a family Medicare card, you can request to get your own once you’re 15 or older.

Steps:

1. Online:

   • Log into myGov and go to Medicare

   • Use the “Copy to your own card” feature to move yourself off your family card

2. By Form:

   • Use the MS011 form:
     Application to copy or transfer from one Medicare card to another (MS011)

   • Submit it at a service centre with valid ID (school ID, driver’s licence, passport, etc.)

✅ 3. If You’re Separating from a Partner or Family Card

You can get your own card by filling out a transfer request.

• Use the MS011 form (same as above)

• Provide your current Medicare card number

• You can choose to:

  • Get a completely new card number, or

  • Stay linked under the same family number with your own physical card

🔁 After Submission

• If approved in person, you’ll usually get a temporary card number on the spot

• A physical card is mailed within 3–4 weeks

• You can view the card immediately in the Express Plus Medicare app or myGov

🧾 Key Documents You May Need

• Birth certificate or passport

• Proof of address (utility bill, lease, etc.)

• Visa or immigration documents (if applicable)

🧠 Helpful Links

• Medicare: How to enrol

• Medicare enrolment form (MS004)

• Copy/Transfer Medicare card form (MS011)

• myGov

• Find a service centre