Media Release
(26k)12 September 2008
Online Services offer a helping hand during tax time
With the deadline for lodging tax returns fast approaching, Australians are reminded that they can access their Medicare benefit tax statement on the internet, via Medicare Australia’s Online Services.
Minister for Human Services, Senator Joe Ludwig said people who are registered with Medicare Australia’s Online Services can access their Medicare benefit tax statement immediately.
“Those not registered for Online Services are encouraged to register now so that they can get their Medicare benefit tax statement online when they need it,” Senator Ludwig said.
Australians can register for Online Services via the internet at medicareaustralia.gov.au/online or by visiting their local Medicare office.
A Medicare benefit tax statement contains information about medical services and expenses. This information is based on claims processed by Medicare Australia within the financial year.
The Medicare benefit tax statement will help people claim the net medical expenses tax offset.
Once registered for Online Services people can also:
- update their personal details
- register or update their bank account details
- request a replacement or duplicate Medicare card
- view their Medicare Safety Net balance
- view their Medicare claims history
- view their organ donor registration details
- view their child’s immunisation history statement.
“Online Services offer Australians simplicity, convenience and security when accessing their Medicare records,” Senator Ludwig said.
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