Health cover and Medicare
Medicare overseas, insurance by age, medicines and hospitals.
Guides on Health cover and Medicare
International health insurance for over 70s: age limits and what to ask
If you live overseas, Medicare won't pay for your care there, so you need your own cover.
Checked 20 October 2026
Travel insurance over 70 and over 75 for long stays: age limits and trip caps
Yes, older Australians can get travel insurance, though long trips get harder.
Checked 20 October 2026
Taking PBS medicines overseas: the rules for a long stay
You can take PBS medicines overseas only for your own use, or for someone travelling with you.
Checked 20 October 2026
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