peter5678 Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 I have Medicare cover under a RHCA, as a UK permanent resident. My Medicare card indicates that its validity ends on 7/10/15. The government webpage on card expiry and renewal http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/enablers/medicare/medicare-card/expired-medicare-cards seems self-contradictory. Does anyone know if I should expect a new card to be issued and sent by mail to my Australian address automatically, or whether I have to take some action? The webpage seems to say that action involves attending a Medicare office in person, but I know that the online functionality at my.gov.au is better than it used to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzukiscottie Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 I'm no expert, but I think for a reciprocal Medicare card, you would have to visit a Medicare office with your proof of entitlement (visa documentation) and your other ID documents for proving address. If you are on a 457, the end date of your Medicare card roughly replicates the end of your visa (it did for me). As far as Medicare are concerned, after that date you are no longer part of the system. If you need a new Medicare card you'd need to start the whole process over again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter5678 Posted August 6, 2015 Author Share Posted August 6, 2015 Thanks, yes, that's the position I'm in. My 457 and Medicare expire on the same day, and it's just bad luck that this is just before I return to Australia (with the 457 renewed), rather than just after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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