Well, not really the card yet. It's more of a paper receipt. But it does have a medicare number and our names on it, so it's as good as the real thing.
But since our PR application is already in process, we've been given the green light to enroll for benefits and that's exactly what we did. We got this last Monday at the Medicare Chatswood branch.
It wasn't a difficult process. You just have to secure an appointment (can't just walk in), complete the form (1 form for the entire family), bring your passports and photocopies, copy of the original visa grant letter, the bridging visa letter, and a proof of address (utility bill or tenancy agreement). It took just around 30 mins for a lady to enter our details into the system and print this receipt out. The actual cards will arrive in the mail in 3-5 weeks.
