Changes to the Medicare Benefits Schedule items for chronic disease management take effect early in the 2025-26 financial year.
The changes – the first since 2005 – follow recommendations made by the MBS Review Taskforce. They enable a patient-centred approach to continuity of care for people living with a chronic condition, reducing the administrative burden on general practice.
Once in effect, the MBS items will:
- replace the current GP Management Plan and Team Care Arrangements with a single GP Chronic Condition Management Plan
- support continuity of care by requiring patients registered for MyMedicare to access management plans through the practice where they are registered. Patients who aren’t registered will be able to access management plans through their usual GP.
To assist practices to prepare for this update, North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN) is offering a range of activities and educational supports to prepare practices for the updated approach.
Our self-directed practice activation resources provide practical ideas structured around the foundations of the reforms. They are designed to identify your current structures regarding chronic condition management and MyMedicare patient registration, and assist you in upskilling and accelerating your approach. By breaking this work into small and manageable changes, your practice will have the processes, staff knowledge and patient engagement to drive success.
They can be found on this page on our website. For more information, or support to help your practice with these changes, please contact primarycare@nwmphn.org.au
