From 1 November 2025, new Bulk Billing Incentives commence, and General Practices can register to participate in the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP).
New information published includes the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program Guidelines, and updated BBPIP signage requirements.
Services Australia have also released new resources including:
Registration for BBPIP opens from 1 November 2025.
Practices can use the Bulk Billing Incentives Calculator to estimate payments from MBS bulk billing incentives (BBIs) and the Bulk Billing Practice Incentives Program (BBPIP).
If you are seeking advice in relation to Medicare billing, claiming, payments or obtaining a provider number, please contact Services Australia on the Provider Enquiry Line – 13 21 50.
If you have a query relating exclusively to interpretation of the Schedule, you should email askmbs@health.gov.au. AskMBS responds to enquiries from providers of services listed on the MBS seeking advice on interpretation of MBS items (including those for dental, pathology and diagnostic imaging), explanatory notes and associated legislation. This advice is primarily to assist health professionals, practice managers and others to understand and comply with MBS billing requirements.
AskMBS also have an Advisories page summarising responses to frequently asked questions on specific subject areas.
New information will continue to be made available. For the latest updates always refer to the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing Bulk Billing Webpage, or MBS Online
You can find more information about MyMedicare here.
If you need further support, please contact the Practice Support Team at practicesupport@cesphn.com.au or the Digital Health Team at digitalhealth@cesphn.com.au
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