We registered for MyMedicare – now you can too!

MyMedicare is a new voluntary registration system that helps us formalise the relationship between us and our patients. Did you know that seeing the same GP regularly can lead to better health outcomes? That’s why we are inviting all of our regular patients to register in MyMedicare to formalise the patient-practice relationship.

Registration allows you to nominate a general practice and general practitioner as your regular healthcare provider, which enables us to receive extra funding from the Australian Government to support our practice in delivering the care you need.

Patients who register with our practice in MyMedicare may benefit from:

• longer MBS-funded telephone consultations
• longer bulk billed telehealth consultations for children under 16 and Commonwealth concession card holders at the new triple bulk billing rate
• more regular visits from their GP and better care planning for people living in a Residential Aged Care Home, from August 2024
• connections to more appropriate care in general practice for people with chronic conditions who visit hospital frequently, from mid-2024. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who is eligible for MyMedicare? 

MyMedicare is open to Australians with a Medicare card or a DVA Veteran Card and is voluntary.

You’re eligible to register if you’ve had two or more face-to-face appointments at your regular practice in the past 24 months.

People who are facing hardship are exempt from all eligibility requirements. This includes people experiencing domestic and family violence and homelessness.

Parents/guardians and children can be registered at the same practice, if either is eligible and registered. A parent/guardian must register a child under 14 years and provide consent on their behalf and this registration will need to be completed at the practice. Young people aged 14 to 17 years can register and provide consent without a parent/guardian.

How do I register for MyMedicare? 

To register as a MyMedicare patient, you can:

• fill out a paper registration form at our practice
• complete the registration process in your Medicare Online Account or Express Plus Medicare Mobile app
• ask our team to start the registration process – you can then complete registration in your Medicare Online Account or Express Plus Medicare Mobile app

Do I have to register in MyMedicare? 

No, registration in MyMedicare is voluntary for patients, GPs and practices. It is up to you to decide if you want to register as a patient. A registration in MyMedicare is only confirmed when both the patient and practice have provided consent to formalise their relationship through one of the registration processes.

Is there a cost to register in MyMedicare?

No, it is free to register in MyMedicare.

Does MyMedicare restrict me to only seeing my preferred GP?

No. Registering with MyMedicare does not restrict your access to other MBS or DVA equivalent services from other healthcare providers including other GPs and practices. However, you will only be able to access benefits provided through MyMedicare at your registered practice.

Can I change my GP/practice?

Yes, you can change or update your preferred GP or regular practice. You can also withdraw from MyMedicare at any time.

Ask about MyMedicare next time you talk to us. For more information visit https://www.health.gov.au/our-work/mymedicare.