11/29/2025
📌 Legislative Update: Medicare Bulk Billing Changes Confirmed
The Health Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous Measures No. 1) Bill 2025 was passed by Parliament on 30 October and received Royal Assent on 4 November. View the Bill here: https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r7366
This legislation delays the commencement of new assignment of benefit processes for all Medicare bulk billed services from 9 January 2026 to 1 July 2026.
HFMA engaged with the Department of Health and Aged Care during the consultation on Assignment of Benefits for Simplified Billing, submitting formal feedback in April and meeting with Department representatives to discuss key issues.
We welcome the changes introduced in response to stakeholder input, particularly those that reflect HFMA’s recommendations to ease administrative burden for healthcare providers.
Please visit the following link for a copy of HFMA’s submission: https://www.hfma.org.au/news-item/18853/hfma-advocacy-on-assignment-of-benefits-for-simplified-billing