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This table outlines the different types of Medicare cards and the access to benefits.
Note: a digital copy of any type of Medicare card may be accessed through online services.
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Medicare card type |
Medicare access |
Colour |
Expiry date format |
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Australian resident card (image) for:
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Full benefits. See: What Medicare covers |
Green |
MM/YYYY Cards issued for a period of up to 5 years. See: Australian citizens eligibility for Medicare Medicare eligibility for New Zealand citizens Medicare eligibility for customers with permanent resident status |
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Interim card (image) for:
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Full benefits. See: What Medicare covers |
Blue |
DD/MM/YY The expiry date is determined by the policy and procedures that surround the relevant entitlement type. See: Ministerial orders and Medicare eligibility |
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Reciprocal Health Care Agreement (RHCA) card (image) for eligible customers from:
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Medically necessary treatment, including treatment in a public hospital as a public patient. |
Yellow |
DD/MM/YY The expiry date is determined by the policy and procedures that apply to the particular RHCA country. |