How do you register for Medicare?
Jan 7th 2005, 6:47 am
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How do you register for Medicare?
We are going to Australia soon and I was wondering what the process is to register for Medicare.
Jan 7th 2005, 6:54 am
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Re: How do you register for Medicare?
Originally Posted by cardmaker2
We are going to Australia soon and I was wondering what the process is to register for Medicare.
If you're a valid visa holder, they'll have you on their computer.
Just show them your visa & some ID.
Takes about 2 min's..
Jan 7th 2005, 6:58 am
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Re: How do you register for Medicare?
Originally Posted by cardmaker2
We are going to Australia soon and I was wondering what the process is to register for Medicare.
The Medicare offices' computers are linked to DIMIA's, but will only register your details about 5 to 10 calendar days after your arrival on a permanent visa.
Peter
Jan 7th 2005, 7:05 am
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Re: How do you register for Medicare?
Originally Posted by ptlabs
The Medicare offices' computers are linked to DIMIA's, but will only register your details about 5 to 10 calendar days after your arrival on a permanent visa.
Peter
Peter
We went into the Medicare office the day after we landed in Perth, & we were on their system.
Maybe we looked ill after the flight, & they pushed it through..
Jan 7th 2005, 7:12 am
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Re: How do you register for Medicare?
Originally Posted by Scossie
We went into the Medicare office the day after we landed in Perth, & we were on their system. Maybe we looked ill after the flight, & they pushed it through..
Maybe we looked ill after the flight, & they pushed it through..A friend of mine and family were told to come back in a few days' time, after the Medicare people couldn't find them on their system.
In Sydney 4 or 5 working days is a good bet.
Peter
Jan 7th 2005, 4:43 pm
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Re: How do you register for Medicare?
Thanks for the informative replies. Its reassuring to have advice from people who have been and done those things you yourself are unsure about.Thanks again.
Jan 7th 2005, 9:33 pm
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Re: How do you register for Medicare?
In Vic you need to wait 5-7 working days.Medicare offices are in every shopping mall.There is no form required, just present your passports and a residential address.A PO Box is ok.
