Nearly one million Australians have $270 million in unclaimed Medicare benefits waiting to be collected, with an average of $275 owed to young people aged 18-24. The money remains unclaimed because bank account details aren't up to date with Services Australia. Australians can recoup their benefits within days by updating their bank details through their MyGov Medicare account.

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Millions in unclaimed Medicare benefits waiting for Australians

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