MyMedicare
A new voluntary patient registration model, designed to improve health care delivery and patient experiences
A new voluntary patient registration model, designed to improve health care delivery and patient experiences
MyMedicare is a voluntary patient registration model, designed to improve health care delivery and patient experiences. It aims to strengthen the relationship between patients, general practice, Aboriginal Medical Services, general practitioner and primary care teams.
Registration in MyMedicare is voluntary for patients, practices and providers.
The MyMedicare incentives program include the General Practice in Aged Care Incentive (GPACI) and Bulk Billing Incentive Program (BBPIP).
Information, including benefits, eligibility and registration requirements, can be found in the Program Guidelines and MyMedicare resources page.
The General Practice in Aged Care Incentive will make it easier for older people living in Residential Aged Care Homes(RACH) to receive regular visits and care planning services from their responsible GP and practice. This supports improved continuity of care and aims to reduce avoidable hospitalisations.
Eligible GPs and practices will receive incentive payments for providing services to each of their registered patients in a RACH rather than at their practice.
Information, including benefits, eligibility and registration requirements, can be found in the Program Guidelines.
Fact sheets, resources for GPs and practices and resources for residents and carers are found on the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing websites.
The Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP) supports General Practices to bulk bill patients. Practices participating in BBPIP receive an additional quarterly 12.5% incentive payment on MBS benefits paid from eligible services, split evenly between the GP and the practice. The even split of the BBPIP incentive payment recognises the role of both practices and GPs in delivering bulk billed services to patients.
Practices can use the bulk billing incentives calculator to estimate billing changes.
More information on the program, including eligibility criteria, billing requirements and payments, can be found in the Program Guidelines and BBPIP Resources page.
The Chronic Conditions Management Plan replaced the GP Management Plan and Team Care Arrangements on 1 July 2025, supporting patients with one or more chronic conditions who would benefit from a structured approach to their care. It provides access to allied health and other services for patients that would benefit from a multidisciplinary approach to managing their chronic condition.
The changes aim to:
Information on MBS items, transitioning existing patients and referral arrangements can be found on MBS Online.
The Better Access Initiative makes mental health care more affordable and accessible by providing Medicare Rebates for eligible services, with access through a Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP) initiated by a GP, PMP or psychiatrist.
Better Access changes from 1 November 2025 include:
Information for patients, and professionals are found on the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing websites.
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