”As with all items in the MyGov wallet, the Medicare card has protections against fraud and theft, including a hologram and QR code,” Shorten stated.
“The animated hologram shows that the card is not just a screenshot and the QR code can be scanned by health professionals to confirm the card is genuine and valid.”
Shorten stated the Medicare card joins the prevailing Centrelink concession playing cards and International COVID-19 vaccination certificates already out there within the app.
The transfer “paves the way” for extra credentials to be added to the myGov app in future, Shorten added.
“This is just the beginning,” he stated.
“I’ve already announced that later this year, people will have the option of adding their NSW driver licence to their myGov app.
“We’re additionally working to make the Medicare card out there for many who desire to make use of the Service NSW app to retailer their digital credentials.
“At the end of the day, it’s about simplifying government for people and giving them more choice in how they connect with the services they need.”
Source: www.9news.com.au
