Bulk billing incentive payments changes from 1 November 2025 will expand the eligibility of bulk billing incentives to all Australians with a Medicare card.
Currently, general practitioners (GPs) only receive Medicare bulk billing incentives if they bulk bill children under 16 years old and Commonwealth concession card holders.
Today, Mark Butler, Minister for Health, Disability and Ageing announced that from 1 November 2025, practices and GPs registering for the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP) will equally share in the additional incentive payment of 12.5% of MBS billings for eligible services.
The even BBPIP payment split recognises the roles played by both practices and providers in delivering bulk billed services to patients.
Practices that join the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program must bulk bill every eligible service for every patient, to receive the incentive payment. The Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program payment will be in addition to MBS benefits paid (including bulk billing incentives).
Further details and instructions on how to register in BBPIP will be provided later this year, and registration for BBPIP will be available from 1 November 2025.
Accredited practices can prepare in advance, by registering for MyMedicare now. Instructions on how to register for MyMedicare are available on the Services Australia Health Professional Education Resources website.
A resource answering frequently asked questions about BBPIP is available for practices, providers, practice managers and health professionals, including eligibility, benefits and how the program operates.
For further general support on MyMedicare please contact CESPHNs Practice Support Team at practicesupport@cesphn.com.au
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