
New Medical Costs Finder digital drop in sessions for health professionals
Medical specialists and practice support staff can join digital drop in sessions in February to learn more.

What the new myGov app means for health professionals
Your patients can use the new myGov app digital wallet when presenting their Centrelink concession and health care cards.

Afghan humanitarian visa 449 Medicare extension
Health professionals can continue to claim Medicare benefits for people evacuated from Afghanistan on or after 19 August 2021.

Changes for pharmacists 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.

Health professionals 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.

Help us improve our services for health professionals
Take our survey to tell us your thoughts on how we can improve our information and services for health professionals.

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.

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.

Changes to Medicare Online from 4 October
From 4 October 2022, you need PRODA and web services if you use software to send Medicare Online claims and data to us.