New MBS item for GPs vaccinating vulnerable patients at home or in residential care - North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network

17 June 2021 NWMPHN

GPs can now claim an extra $56.75 for vaccinating vulnerable patients at their home or in a residential disability or aged care facility.

This funding is on top of the rebates for administering COVID-19 vaccines, which range between $30.75 and $49.50 for the first dose depending on rurality.

The funding is available for patients who are unable to physically attend the medical practice because of a medical condition, disability, dementia or frailty or those living or working within a residential care facility. GPs will still be required to bulk-bill patients for the visit; however, there is no ‘existing relationship’ requirement to access the item.

For more information visit MBS Online and read the transcript of the press conference with Federal Minister for Health and Aged Care Greg Hunt.

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We acknowledge the people of the Kulin nations as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which our work in the community takes place. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

We also recognise, respect and affirm the central role played in our work by people with lived experience, their families and/or carers.

While the Australian Government Department of Health has contributed to the funding of this website, the information on this website does not necessarily reflect the views of the Australian Government and is not advice that is provided, or information that is endorsed, by the Australian Government. The Australian Government is not responsible in negligence or otherwise for any injury, loss or damage however arising from the use of or reliance on the information provided on this website.