Medicare Safety Net registration and amendment for couples and families (MS016)
This form is used to register your family for the Medicare Safety Net or amend your existing registration to help lower your costs for out of hospital medical services.
When do you need this form?
You need this form when you want to combine your family's Medicare costs to reach the Medicare Safety Net threshold faster, which helps reduce out-of-pocket medical expenses. You also use it when your family circumstances change and you need to add or remove family members from an existing Medicare Safety Net registration.
What you'll need
- Medicare card numbers for all family members
- Personal details including full names and dates of birth
- Current postal address and contact information
- Bank account details for electronic funds transfer of Medicare benefits
Where to send it
You can submit this form online through your Medicare account via myGov, call Services Australia on 132 011, or post the completed form to Services Australia.
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