Centrelink question

[dunkler_ort]

This is more of an Australia question than a Brisbane question, but you guys seem to know a lot about everything, so I thought I'd give it a shot (and if there's a better place to ask this, please point me in the right direction

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[dunkler_ort]

Ah, that was obvious *facepalm* didn't even think of checking the Medicare site. Thank you!

[peacefullyme]

You will have to ask for a special receipt...

From Medicare:
What happens if I don't show my Medicare card or concession card/s?

If you cannot show your Medicare or concession card to the pharmacist, you may have to pay the full price for your medicine. If this happens ask your pharmacist for an official PBS refund receipt (not just a regular docket). You may be able to get a refund by:

* visiting any Medicare office - taking your official PBS refund receipt (not the docket) to an Medicare office-you will need to show your Medicare card, as well as your concession card

[dunkler_ort]

Ah, I guess I'm out of luck then! I only once got a special receipt, as the initial pharmacy person didn't tell me that detail. Damn. Thanks for your help!

[theravensclaw]

if they were scripts and you remember where you got them your records should still be on file. they have to database everything for tax i think.

[dunkler_ort]

I'll ask them if they still have the records for them next time I'm there then! Great idea.

[dreamsofglass]

I haven't had one in years. But doesn't your chemist sight the card once and give you the lower rate until the expiry date?

[dunkler_ort]

I think so, but the times I forgot the card were the first few times after I had it, so they'd never seen the card before.