About
Find out more about the assignment of benefit policy and program changes.
For patients
Find information for patients to help understand what to expect.
For bulk billing healthcare providers
Find information about the change to bulk billing.
For simplified billing healthcare providers
Find information about the change to simplified billing.
A 12-month transition period applies, including allowing verbal consent for bulk-billed services, while further measures are explored to reduce administrative burden.
Frequently asked questions
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Assignment of Medicare Benefits for Bulk Billing – Frequently Asked Questions
These frequently asked questions will help medical practitioners, administrative staff in medical practices and hospitals, and software vendors to understand and meet their obligations when claiming bulk billing under Medicare. -
Assignment of Medicare Benefits for Simplified Billing – Frequently Asked Questions
These frequently asked questions will help hospitals, medical providers, private health insurers, approved billing agents and software vendors understand and meet their obligations when claiming Medicare benefits under simplified billing arrangements.
More information
For information about Medicare billing, claiming, payments, or obtaining a provider number, go to the Health Professionals page on the Services Australia website or contact Services Australia on the Provider Enquiry Line: 13 21 50.
Resources
Update to Assignment of Medicare Benefit requirements – Simplified billing
From 1 July 2026, simplified billing assignment of Medicare benefits will be updated for medical practitioners, hospitals, private health insurers, and approved billing agents.
Update to Assignment of Medicare Benefit requirements – Bulk billing
From 1 July 2026, the bulk billing assignment of Medicare benefits process will be updated across all healthcare settings where bulk billing is used. This page contains guidance and resources for patients and healthcare providers.
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