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4 June 2025 - We pay supplements on behalf of eligible care recipients to help approved providers with the cost of meeting specific care needs. Find out what supplements are available and who is eligible.

16 June 2025 - Healthcare providers play an important role in the delivery and success of the National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP). Find out more about support for healthcare providers, the new Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) items, associated reporting requirements and how to get involved.

13 September 2024 - The DSOA program supports older people with disability who received specialist disability services from the Continuity of Support (CoS) Programme, but were not eligible for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

6 June 2025 - Doctors pay a levy as part of their indemnity insurance premiums when they are working, to help fund ROCS. Insurers cannot charge a fee for providing ROCS cover when the doctors have stopped working.

11 June 2025 - The Schedule of Service Items and Fees 2022–23 is available. There are new inclusions in the updated schedule and some service items can be delivered via telehealth.

11 June 2025 - The Schedule of Service Items and Fees 2023–24 is available. The schedule has an updated format and new and updated information on several topics.

18 June 2025 - A list of resources – including apps, audio and video resources and other publications – about the Support at Home program.

17 June 2025 - As a health practitioner, it is your responsibility to comply with Medicare obligations. It’s important to do the relevant training and understand the requirements and laws that apply. Education and support is available to help you meet your obligations.

27 May 2025 - The Hearing Services Program funds service providers to provide hearing services – including assessments, rehabilitation and devices – to eligible Australians with hearing loss.

13 June 2025 - Before you can provide Home Care Package services, you must take several steps. These include applying to be an approved provider, understanding your responsibilities, setting up online services and accepting referrals.