Afghan humanitarian visa 449 Medicare extension
People evacuated from Afghanistan on or after 19 August 2021 can continue to access Medicare.
Medical Costs Finder is launching soon
The enhanced Medical Costs Finder will help patients understand specialist costs in the private health system.
Changes to PBS general patient co-payment from 1 January 2023
The PBS general patient co-payment will reduce from $42.50 to $30.00 from 1 January 2023.
Change to pre-Christmas PBS Online payment date
We’re changing our pre-Christmas period payment date to pharmacies this year.
Apply for your Medicare provider numbers (MPNs) early
We’re experiencing a peak in MPN applications. Make sure you get your MPN application in on time to avoid any delays.
Tell us new ways to improve
We’re always looking for new ways to improve our information and services. Take our survey and let us know your thoughts.
What to do if your Medicare provider number is exposed in a data breach
We have measures in place to protect your details if you were affected by the Medibank Private and AHM data breach.
Changes to MRI equipment eligibility for Medicare
More practices in regional and rural areas can now provide Medicare funded MRI services.
Place your PBS stationery order now to get it before Christmas
To avoid running out of PBS stationery over the holiday period, place your orders by 30 November 2022.
We’ve simplified the Pathology registration refund process
From 17 October 2022, payments will no longer be returned without notice when an application is rejected.