Who is entitled to Medicare benefits in Australia?
You can enrol in Medicare if you live in Australia and you're any of these: an Australian citizen. a New Zealand citizen. an Australian permanent resident.
Is Medicare free for anyone?
Premium-free Part A coverage if you or your spouse paid Medicare taxes for a certain amount of time while working. This is sometimes called "premium-free Part A." Most people get premium-free Part A. The health care items or services covered under a health insurance plan.
Does everyone get Medicare?
Generally, Medicare is available for people age 65 or older, younger people with disabilities and people with End Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or transplant). Medicare has two parts, Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Part B (Medicare Insurance).
Do I automatically get Medicare at 65?
Yes. If you are receiving benefits, the Social Security Administration will automatically sign you up at age 65 for parts A and B of Medicare. (Medicare is operated by the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, but Social Security handles enrollment.)