Medicare Australia provides universal health insurance to Australian residents. Australian expats often need to contact Medicare for enrollment, Medicare card replacement, benefit claims, and reciprocal healthcare agreement queries while living overseas.
Dial 132 011 (within Australia)
011 61 2 6216 1111
00 61 2 6216 1111
011 61 2 6216 1111
00 61 2 6216 1111
With PhoneTheWorld, simply enter +61 2 6216 1111 and click call. No access codes needed — we handle everything.
Call at 8:00 AM AEST when lines open
Have your Medicare card number ready
Avoid calling on Mondays and after 3 PM
Use myGov for Medicare claims, card ordering, and statements
Tuesday–Thursday, 8:00–9:00 AM AEST
myGov website — Medicare claims, card replacement, and benefit statements
Medicare Express Plus mobile app for claims and card management
Australian embassy or consulate for healthcare queries abroad
Yes. From abroad, call +61 2 6216 1111. The 132 number only works within Australia. International calling rates apply.
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Medicare coverage is generally limited to treatment within Australia. However, Australia has reciprocal healthcare agreements with 11 countries (including the UK, New Zealand, and some EU nations) that provide limited coverage. Contact Medicare to understand your specific situation.
Yes. PhoneTheWorld lets you call any Australian number from your browser. Just enter +61 2 6216 1111 and click call. No app required, pay-as-you-go, credits never expire.
Have your Medicare card number, date of birth, and any relevant claim or reference numbers. If making a claim, have your receipt and provider details ready.
Yes. myGov provides online access to Medicare services including claims, card replacement, and benefit statements. The Express Plus Medicare mobile app offers similar functionality.
United Kingdom
The NHS provides healthcare services across the UK. British expats and travelers often need to contact the NHS for medical advice, prescription queries, GP registration, and accessing health records while abroad.
United States
The Veterans Health Administration provides healthcare to US veterans. Veterans living abroad often need to contact the VA for healthcare enrollment, benefits queries, appointment scheduling, prescription refills, and medical records access from overseas.
Canada
Health Canada is the federal health department. Canadian expats often need to contact Health Canada for health regulations, drug approvals, and public health information while living abroad.
United Kingdom
NHS 111 provides non-emergency medical help in the UK. British expats visiting the UK or needing UK health advice often need to contact NHS 111 for medical guidance, urgent care referrals, and health information.