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Hamro Accountant • Medicare Entitlement Statement Guide

How to Apply for a Medicare Exemption

If you were not eligible for Medicare for all or part of the financial year, you may need a Medicare Entitlement Statement (MES) before claiming the Medicare levy exemption in your tax return. The main step is simple: sign in to myGov and follow the Medicare Entitlement Statement process from there.

After signing in, follow the prompts to access the Medicare Entitlement Statement dashboard and complete your application online.

Client reviewing documents for Medicare Entitlement Statement and tax records
What is it?

A Medicare Entitlement Statement shows the period when you were not eligible for Medicare during a financial year.

Why do you need it?

You may need it to support a Medicare levy exemption claim in your Australian tax return.

Main action

Click the myGov sign in button first, then continue to the MES dashboard and complete the application.

Step-by-step instructions

Please follow these steps carefully. This page is designed to make the process simple and clear for Hamro Accountant clients.

1

Click “Apply online from office Australia”

Start by clicking the Apply online from office Australia button on this page and log in to your myGov account.

2

Go to the MES dashboard

After signing in, continue to the Medicare Entitlement Statement dashboard through the Individual Healthcare Identifiers service and begin your application.

3

Complete the application details

Enter your details carefully, select the correct financial year, and review everything before submitting. Make sure your information matches your official records.

4

Upload documents if required

If requested, upload the relevant documents clearly. These may include identity, visa, or residency-related documents depending on your situation.

5

Download your statement

Once your application is processed, download your Medicare Entitlement Statement and keep it ready for your tax return or send it to Hamro Accountant if needed.

What you may need

The exact requirements can differ depending on your case, but these are the common documents clients may need while applying.

  • A clear copy of your passport photo page.
  • Your visa grant notice or current visa details.
  • Residency or immigration-related documents if applicable.
  • Any supporting health insurance evidence if requested.
  • Your correct personal details and the relevant financial year information.

Important note

Services Australia handles the Medicare Entitlement Statement application process, while the ATO determines whether the Medicare levy exemption applies in your tax return.

If you cannot apply online, there is also a paper form option available through Services Australia.

Please make sure all uploaded documents are clear and readable.

Useful official links

Use the links below if you want to go directly to the official source pages.

Need help after you receive your MES?

Once you have your Medicare Entitlement Statement, Hamro Accountant can help you prepare your tax return and guide you through the Medicare levy exemption section properly.

Contact Hamro Accountant