Do you apply for Medicare when in Oz?

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Jan 30th 2008, 2:41 pm

Wizzy

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Do you apply for Medicare when in Oz?

Hi we are heading to Adelaide in the next two months, am really excited. Have most things organised, but just want to know do we apply for the Medicare card when we are there, it is myself, husband and two children travelling.
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Jan 30th 2008, 8:34 pm

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Re: Do you apply for Medicare when in Oz?

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Yes, you apply to Medicare when you arrive. Leave it a few days though as immigration need to 'get you in the system'.

Office locations: http://www.nowwhere.com.au/medicarea...pe=MO&state=SA