MyMedicare updates
june 2025
Country to Coast Queensland is working alongside the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing to share MyMedicare updates with general practices across the region.
This June, we break down the latest MyMedicare news, including major changes to Chronic Condition Management MBS items 1 July 2025, GPACI reminders and the new MBS bulk billing incentive program commencing 1 November 2025.
Be informed. Stay up to date. Support your patients.
Need additional support? Visit our MyMedicare page or contact your local Primary Health Coordinator via pracsupport@c2coast.org.au
It's time to prepare your practice
Changes to Chronic Condition Management MBS items start 1 July 2025
From 1 July 2025, changes are coming to the way chronic condition care is delivered in general practice, with new Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) items to replace current GP Management Plans and Team Care Arrangements.
These updates are designed to simplify care, promote continuity, and improve support for patients with chronic conditions.
While we are still waiting for full details from the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, Country to Coast QLD (CCQ) is here to help you prepare.
Key changes include:
- A single GP Chronic Condition Management Plan replacing current GPMP and TCA items.
- Access to care plans linked to MyMedicare registration for eligible patients.
- Equal MBS fees for both preparing and reviewing care plans.
- Simplified referral processes.
- Transition arrangements in place for two years to ensure current patients maintain access to services.
What your practice can start doing now:
- Engage your patients
Start conversations with patients who have existing care plans. Encourage them to register with MyMedicare and return for regular reviews. - Prepare your team
Raise awareness of the changes at your next team meeting and consider how existing workflows may need to change to support MyMedicare registration and chronic condition requirements.
Quick actions you can take today:
- Register your practice for MyMedicare if not already done
- Review the MyMedicare Program Guidelines and resources to support team conversations
Keep up to date with MyMedicare changes by subscribing to MBS updates by visiting ‘Subscribe to the MBS’ on the MBS Online website.
GPACI Latest News
A reminder: to remain eligible for the General Practice in Aged Care Incentive program (GPACI), you must keep your accreditation expiry up to date. Make sure you check and update with the below useful resources to assist:
- CCQ GPACI webpage
- ‘How to’ guide to update details
- Services Australia phone number for any other issues (132 150 select option 2).
Practices are encouraged to review the updated resources on the MyMedicare Health Professionals Education site, including simulations and updated slide guides, to ensure compliance with these changes.
You can also watch these training vodcasts or view the GPACI MBS User Guides.
The GPACI Toolkit will support primary care practices to utilise the incentive program to address barriers to care delivery, strengthen continuity of care, and implement sustainable changes tailored to the unique needs of aged care settings.
Visit the CCQ QI Toolkit Hub to view the existing toolkit activities.
Bulk Billing Incentive Program expansion
The new MBS bulk billing incentive program for practices registered with MyMedicare will commence from 1 November 2025.
The new measure expands eligibility for bulk billing incentive to all Australians with a Medicare card, expanding on the already existing incentive program which is currently limited to children under 16 and Commonwealth Concession Card holders.
For more information see this helpful factsheet.