Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP)

The Australian Government has announced its intention to expand bulk billing eligibility to all Australians and introduce a Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program for practices registered with MyMedicare, starting 1 November 2025.

EXPANDED BULK BILLING ELIGIBILITY:

Starting 1 November 2025, all Australians with a valid Medicare card will be eligible for bulk billing incentives. This marks a major expansion from the current eligibility, which is limited to:

• Children under 16
• Commonwealth Concession Card holders

This change allows all general practices to participate in the expanded bulk billing program.

BULK BILLING PRACTICE INCENTIVE PROGRAM (BBPIP):

The Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP) introduces a new financial incentive for practices registered with MyMedicare.

Key Features:

• A 12.5% loading payment on every dollar of MBS benefit earned from GP non-referred attendance (NRA) services.
• The incentive will be shared between the GP and the practice (details on the split to be confirmed).

Participation Requirements:

To be eligible for BBPIP, practices must:

• Commit to bulk billing all GP NRA services
• Advertise their participation within the practice and on Healthdirect’s National Health Services Directory
• Be registered with MyMedicare
  (Note: Accreditation requirements will be waived for two years for practices joining the program)

Register now – Webinar – Understanding bulk billing changes for GPs and practices

To support practices in understanding these changes, the Department is hosting webinars for GPs and general practices. The webinars will demonstrate how more than 4,800 practices will be financially better off if they switch to bulk billing, explain how to join BBPIP, and provide time for a Q&A.

Dates and times

Please click on a link below to register for the webinar at your preferred date and time:

• Monday 4 August at 10.30-11.30 (AEST). Register here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/ad87b21c-c0a5-4a69-b10f-21706c6e040d@34a3929c-73cf-4954-abfe-147dc3517892
• Wednesday 6 August at 16.00-17.00 (AEST). Register here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4c1a77d4-aacf-4fdd-be0b-d2ed76b298b6@34a3929c-73cf-4954-abfe-147dc3517892
• Friday 8 August at 13.00-14.00 (AEST). Register here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/ad0be18f-4d58-4ef8-a2d3-62d36b8fd09c@34a3929c-73cf-4954-abfe-147dc3517892

For further information and resources:

• Department of Health and Aged Care website  
• Upcoming changes to bulk billing incentives in general practice | Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
• Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program – FAQs for practices and providers

• Impact of bulk billing investments on GP earnings and billings 
• Strengthening Medicare with more bulk billing – patient and provider case studies | Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
• Email enquiry box: bulkbillingpractice@health.gov.au 
• Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program Inquiry Line: 1800 565 782 

For support on MyMedicare and associated program, please contact CESPHN at practicesupport@cesphn.com.au