MyMedicare
About MyMedicare and timeline
MyMedicare is a new voluntary patient registration model. It aims to strengthen the relationship between patients, their general practice, general practitioner (GP) and primary care teams.
The Department of Health and Aged Care have introduced MyMedicare as part of an ongoing commitment to Strengthening Medicare for all Australians.
- From 1 October 2023: Patient voluntary registration to all Australians with a Medicare card or Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) card.
- From 1 November 2023: Registered patients access MBS level C and D telephone items, and the triple bulk billing incentive for MBS level C, D and E telehealth items.
- From July 2024: General Practice in Aged Care Incentive available to practices and providers regularly visiting patients in residential aged care homes.
- From 1 July 2025: Registered patients will be eligible for MBS chronic disease management plans only at the practice at which they are registered.
MyMedicare: General Practices and healthcare professionals
MyMedicare: Information for MyMedicare patients
General Practice in Aged Care Incentive (GPACI)
From the 1 July 2024 practices can access the General Practice in Aged Care Incentive (GPACI). The GPACI supports older people living in residential aged care. This will help them receive quality primary care services from their regular provider and practice.
See General Practice in Aged Care Incentive for information about the incentive, why it is important and information on the following:
Services Australia have published information for practices about the process in PRODA and HPOS to register the practice to participate in the General Practice in Aged Care Incentive, and how to link Responsible Providers and patients.
See here links to relevant information and documents to support the registration process:
Changes to MBS Chronis Disease Management Arrangements
Changes to the Medicare Benefits Schedule items for chronic disease management have been deferred from 1 November 2024 until 1 July 2025.
See here about the changes, why it is important, goals and further information
If you require support for your practice on MyMedicare or the GP in Aged Care Incentive, please contact: