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<\/p>\nCENTRELINK Medicare and Child Support services have released closure dates for over the Christmas holiday period.
\nThe services will be closed from Christmas Day to the following Tuesday, December 25-29, as well as New Year\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n
Some smaller sites, including remote service centres, agents and access points, may close from December 24 and re-open on January 4, 2021. Closure dates will be advertised to local communities as they may vary between sites.<\/p>\n
Services Australia general manager Hank Jongen said self-service options would still be available over this period.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur Express Plus mobile apps, phone self-service lines and online accounts are the easiest way to do business with us,\u201d Mr Jongen said.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou can use myGov on public holidays to apply for an advance payment, update details, lodge Medicare claims and report your employment income.<\/p>\n
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\u201cThe dates you need to report to us may have changed for the Christmas and New Year public holidays.\u201d<\/p>\n
Jongen encouraged people to check their reporting dates on the website to ensure a smooth process.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you\u2019re due to report, you can do this early and tell us what you expect to be paid for your assessment period.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you report after your assessment period, we\u2019ll pay you after you report to us. If you make a mistake, you can correct your estimate within 14 days, or when you next report.<\/p>\n
\u201cI encourage people to check their reporting dates on our website, through their Centrelink online accounts or via phone self-service.\u201d<\/p>\n
People can continue to claim Medicare benefits at their doctor\u2019s office or using self-service. Critical services for Medicare providers such as organ donor and PBS authorities will remain available over this period.<\/p>\n
To find out more about holiday period reporting and payment dates, visit servicesaustralia.gov.au\/holidays<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
CENTRELINK Medicare and Child Support services have released closure dates for over the Christmas holiday period. The services will be closed from Christmas Day to the following Tuesday, December 25-29, as well as New Year\u2019s Day. Some smaller sites, including remote service centres, agents and access points, may close from December 24 and re-open on […]<\/p>\n