Yes, prescriptions for childrenup to 13 years oldwere free under the old system and that continues today. 

If you received free prescriptions for your fully funded medicine, then your repeat prescriptions will also be free. 

Prescriptions from specialists, and non-funded medicines, have $15 co-payments on prescription charges. However, if you and your family need more than 20 non-funded prescription items in a year, you’ll qualify for the Prescription Subsidy Scheme.

If you and your family (that’s your spouse and any dependent children aged 14-18 years) get more than 20 non-funded prescription medicines in one year, you’ll get a Prescription Subsidy Card. That means any further prescriptions will be free until 1 February the following year.

Don’t forget to let us know the names of everyone in your family. We’ll keep track of how many prescriptions you’ve paid for, and let you know as soon as you’re eligible for a Subsidy Card.

Yes, you'll enjoy 1 Living Reward point for every prescription item*. Terms and conditions apply.

Additionally, anything you buy alongside your free prescription may be eligible, which means you’ll enjoy one point for every $1 you spend with Living Rewards!