A gold card entitles the holder to DVA funding for services for all health care needs, for all health conditions, whether they are related to war service or not.
The card holder may be a veteran or the widow or dependant of a veteran.
Only the person named on the card is covered.
Q1. What treatment does the DVA gold card cover?
Q2. What limits apply to treatment for a DVA gold card holder?
Q3. How will I get paid for treating a patient with a gold card?
Q4. Which specialists will treat a patient with a gold card?
Q5. What transport can a gold card holder get for medical treatment?
Q6. What if a veteran or dependant does not have their gold card with them when they want medical treatment?
See factsheet: Using the Repatriation Health Card — For All Conditions (Gold) (HSV60)
Contact: DVA on 1300 550 457 (metro) or 1800 550 457 (non-metro)
See further: DVA Fact Sheets
VVCS – Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Service, a service founded by Vietnam veterans 1800 011 046