Understanding bulk billing changes for GPs and practices

The Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing invites GPs and general practices to attend a webinar on upcoming changes to bulk billing, including:

• the expansion of bulk billing incentives to all Medicare-eligible Australians.
• the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP).

From 1 November 2025, these changes will:

• provide additional funding to GPs and practices that bulk bill their patients.
• establish the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program which will provide an additional 12.5% incentive payment when GPs and their practice bulk bill all eligible patients for all eligible services.
• support patients to access the primary care services they need.
• The webinar will demonstrate how more than 4,800 practices will be financially better off if they switch to bulk billing, explain how to join BBPIP, and provide time for a Q&A.

Presenters:

Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing:

• Bianca McCulloch, Director, MyMedicare and Bulk Billing Clinics Branch, Primary Care Division
• Imogen Colton, Director, General Practice Section, Medicare Benefits Scheme and Digital Health Division
• Jacob Grooby, Director, MBS Affordability Section, Medicare Benefits Scheme and Digital Health Division

Services Australia:

• Rachel Macaulay, Acting National Manager, Provider Branch

The webinar will also be repeated on:

• Wednesday 6 August at 16.00-17.00 (AEST). Register here
• Friday 8 August at 13.00-14.00 (AEST). Register here