From today, Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) bulk billing incentives eligibility has expanded to all Medicare-eligible patients. Previously only patients under 16 and Commonwealth concession card holders were eligible.
In addition, general practices across Australia can register for the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP).
Practices participating in BBPIP will receive an additional quarterly 12.5% incentive payment on MBS benefits paid from eligible services, split evenly between the GP and the practice.
To participate in BBPIP, practices must:
- Bulk bill all MBS eligible services
- Be MyMedicare registered
- Register as a bulk billing only practice in Healthdirect Australia’s National Health Services Directory.
- Display Medicare Bulk Billing Practice signage on-site
- Register for BBPIP via Services Australia.
To support practices in assessing the financial impact of joining BBPIP, the department has released a Bulk Billing Incentives Calculator.
View more information, including eligibility criteria and registration instructions.