MBS and telehealth

Allows all Medicare eligible Australians access to telehealth services for a range of out of hospital consultations.

Medicare benefits are available for telehealth services (video and phone) provided by:

  • GPs
  • medical practitioners
  • specialists
  • consultant physicians
  • consultant psychiatrists
  • nurse practitioners
  • participating midwives
  • allied health professionals
  • dental practitioners in the practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery.

They’re also available in eligible aged care facilities and Aboriginal Medical Services throughout Australia.

Read more about MBS Telehealth Services on the MBS Online website.

Page last updated: 2 May 2023.
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