Use MyMedicare to Connect with Your GP
MyMedicare is a voluntary patient registration model introduced by the Australian Government in 2023 to strengthen the relationship between patients, their general practitioner (GP), general practice, and broader primary care teams. By formally registering with a preferred practice like Mernda Medical Centre, you can receive more coordinated, consistent healthcare.
FACTS ON THIS PAGE
- Use MyMedicare to Connect with Your GP
- Why Was MyMedicare Introduced?
- Benefits of MyMedicare for Patients
- Who is Eligible for MyMedicare?
- How to Access MyMedicare
- FAQs
- Contact Mernda Medical
The initiative facilitates continuity of care, particularly for those with chronic conditions, complex health needs, or those who visit the same practice regularly, to support better long-term health outcomes.
Why Was MyMedicare Introduced?
The Australian Government launched MyMedicare to provide more consistent and personalised health care and to encourage ongoing relationships between patients and their healthcare providers. This approach enables better care planning, follow-ups, and access to services tailored to individual health needs.
Benefits of MyMedicare for Patients
Registering with MyMedicare can provide you with a range of benefits, including:
- Stronger relationships with your GP and care team
- More tailored healthcare based on your ongoing health needs
- Longer telehealth consultations with your regular GP
- Triple bulk billing incentive for longer MBS telehealth consultations for children under 16, pensioners, and concession card holders if the consult is bulk billed
- Greater support for people living in residential aged care
- Better coordinated care for patients with complex or chronic conditions
Who is Eligible for MyMedicare?
Registration is optional and free. You are eligible to register for MyMedicare if you meet the following criteria:
- Have a Medicare or Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) card
- Have had at least two face-to-face visits with the same practice (e.g., Mernda Medical Centre) in the past 24 months
- Have had one face-to-face visit for practices in remote locations
- For children under 18, a parent or guardian can register on their behalf
Those facing hardship will be exempt from all eligibility requirements, including those experiencing homelessness and domestic and family violence.
How to Access MyMedicare
Registering for MyMedicare is quick and easy and there are a few ways you can do it, including:
- Register through your Medicare Online Account or the Express Plus Medicare app.
- Ask your GP practice to start the registration process for you.
- Complete a paper registration form and return it to your practice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Is MyMedicare mandatory?
No, MyMedicare is voluntary. You are free to choose whether to opt in or not. - Can I change practices after registering?
Yes, you can change your registered practice or GP at any time. - What happens if I visit a different GP?
You can still visit other GPs, but personalised services may only be available at your registered clinic. - Is there a cost to register?
No, it’s free. - Can children be registered?
Yes, parents or guardians can register children under 18.
Choose Mernda Medical Centre as Your MyMedicare Practice
Mernda Medical Centre is committed to providing you and your family with high-quality, continuous, and team-based care. If you’d like to register or need assistance with MyMedicare, our friendly team is here to help.
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