Bulk billing means that you don’t have to pay for the medical service from your health professional.
Medicare covers the full cost, providing a way to access healthcare with no out-of-pocket expenses.
Anyone enrolled in Medicare can access bulk billing if their healthcare provider offers it.
The Australian Government has introduced higher bulk billing incentives, making free GP services more accessible to more Australians, including children under 16, pensioners and concession card holders.
If your doctor bulk bills, it means Medicare covers the full service cost and you don’t pay anything.
If your doctor does not offer bulk billing, you may be able to make a Medicare claim after you have paid for the service. There may be an out-of-pocket cost.
To find out more about how Medicare can help you, visit medicare.gov.au/stronger