Changes to Medicare speech pathology services

Published: 13 March 2026

More conditions now qualify for speech pathology services.

Depending on your situation, you may now be able to access up to 8 assessment sessions and 20 treatment sessions.

To access these services, you need to be under the age of 25 and be diagnosed with any of the following:

  • stuttering
  • speech sound disorders
  • a cleft lip
  • a cleft palate.

Access to these support services can improve well-being and create opportunities for the future.

For more information visit the MBS Online website.

Page last updated: 13 March 2026.
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