Health topic quickview: Medicare
A collection of Medicare-related information in the Health and Ageing website.
The Extended Medicare Safety Net
04 April 2013
The Extended Medicare Safety Net (EMSN) provides an additional rebate for Australian families and singles who have out-of-pocket costs for Medicare eligible out-of-hospital services once an annual threshold in out-of-pocket costs has been met. Out-of-pocket costs is the difference between the doctors charge and the Medicare rebate for a service.
Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Medicare Items
06 March 2013
Information on Chronic Disease Management (CDM) items, including MBS item descriptors, explanatory notes, questions and answers, an overview fact sheet and example scenarios regarding the use of CDM items.
Allied Health Individual Services for patients with a chronic medical condition and complex care needs under Medicare
08 February 2013
Medicare rebates for certain allied health services are available for patients with chronic conditions and complex care needs on referral from their GP.
MBS Online
15 November 2012
MBS Online contains the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS), a listing of the Medicare services subsidised by the Australian government.
Medicare Statistics
09 November 2012
The Medicare Statistics contain data relating to Medicare for the latest quarter, together with data for earlier quarters and financial years.
Non-Directive Pregnancy Support Counselling MBS Items
06 November 2012
These items provide Medicare benefits for the provision of non-directive pregnancy support counselling by eligible GPs, and psychologists, social workers and mental health nurses on referral from a GP.
Allied Health Group Services under Medicare for patients with type 2 diabetes
01 August 2011
Medicare rebates are payable for group services provided by eligible diabetes educators, exercise physiologists and dietitians for people with type 2 diabetes, on referral from a GP.
Medicare Benefits
08 July 2011
The Australian Government pays Medicare Benefits to assist consumers with the costs of medical, optometrical and, in some cases, dental surgical services, provided on a private basis.
Comprehensive Management Framework for the MBS
16 May 2011
The Comprehensive Management Framework for the MBS was announced by the Government in the 2011-12 Budget and will improve MBS management and governance into the future.
Demonstration Reviews of Existing MBS Items
16 May 2011
Four demonstration reviews commenced in 2010. The primary focus of the reviews is quality-related issues with the key objective of identifying and evaluating current MBS services which are potentially unsafe, ineffective, or inappropriately used.
Reviews of Existing MBS Items
16 May 2011
A key component of the MBS Quality Framework was the implementation of a systematic approach to reviewing existing MBS items to ensure they reflect contemporary evidence, offer improved health outcomes for patients and represent value for money.
The MBS Quality Framework
16 May 2011
In the 2009-10 Budget the Australian Government funded the development of a new evidence-based framework for managing the MBS – the MBS Quality Framework. The objectives for the MBS Quality Framework were to strengthen the listing, pricing and review processes of MBS items by ensuring that services are aligned with contemporary clinical evidence, represent best value for money and improve health outcomes for patients.
A summary of youth health related initiatives
31 August 2010
The Department of Health and Ageing has funded, established and implemented a range of programs and strategies that address, or are relevant to, the health and well-being of young people. Our programs are based on evidence and knowledge of the major health issues facing young people today.
Medicare Health Assessments Resource Kits
12 May 2010
The Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) health assessment items represent a cross-section of the Australian Government's initiatives in the area of primary health care.
Medicare Australia
08 August 2007
Program/Initiatives
- 02 May 2013Better Access to Psychiatrists, Psychologists and General Practitioners through the MBS (Better Access) initiative
- 08 Mar 2013Expanded Medicare Healthy Kids Check
- 16 May 2011Medical Benefits Reviews Task Group
Publications
- 18 Mar 2013Legislation relating to Pathology
- 26 Jul 20112011 Review into the Extended Medicare Safety Net
- 10 Jun 20112009 Review into the Extended Medicare Safety Net
- 16 May 2011MBS Quality Framework – Discussion Paper
- 21 Jan 2010Department of Health and Ageing (DoHA) - Medicare Australia Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
- 01 May 2007Review of the Professional Services Review Scheme - Report of the Steering Committee - May 2007
