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Follow the links below to find information about Medicare and the role of government in health insurance and funding.
Medicare Australia is Australia's primary health information management and payment agency. It administers many programs including Medicare, the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), the Australian Childhood Immunisation Register and the Australian Organ Donor Register .
For enquiries about Medicare, contact the Medicare Australia on 132 011 or by email to medicare@medicareaustralia.gov.au.
For media releases about Medicare go directly to the Department of Health and Ageing's Media Centre.
Reviewed May 2008
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Helping children with autism
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The Helping Children with Autism package will create new items in the Medicare Benefits Schedule, fund training for teachers and support playgroups, and provide early intervention and individual assistance packages for children with autism and their families.
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Jul 2008
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Helping children with autism
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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From 1 July 2008, six Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) items are available to eligible allied health professionals for the diagnosis and treatment of children with pervasive developmental disorders. These items are part of the Australian Government's $190 million Helping Children with Autism package.
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Jun 2008
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General practitioners
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Information on training opportunities, support initiatives and legislation affecting general practitioners.
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Jun 2008
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Medical specialists
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Information on training opportunities, support initiatives and legislation affecting medical specialists.
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Jun 2008
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After Hours Other Medical Practitioners (AHOMPs) program
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The AHOMPs program provides access to the A1 Medicare rebate to non-vocationally recognised medical practitioners providing after hours general practice services through an accredited general practice or an accredited Medical Deputising Service (MDS). Normally non-vocationally recognised medical practitioners would access the A2 Medicare rebate.
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May 2008
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Fact sheet 24 Help for depression under Medicare
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beyondblue
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Fact sheet on Medicare Rebates available for mental health services (eg. psychologists, psychiatrists) since 1 November 2006. Revised May 2008
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May 2008
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MBS Online
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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MBS Online contains the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS), a listing of the Medicare services subsidised by the Australian government. The Schedule is part of the wider Medicare Benefits Scheme managed by the Department of Health and Ageing and administered by Medicare Australia.
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May 2008
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Helping children with autism: new medicare items
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Fact sheet about new Medicare items for diagnosis and early intervention treatment for children with autism spectrum disorders.
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May 2008
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Section 19AB of the Health Insurance Act 1973
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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This fact sheet provides an overview of section 19AB of the Health Insurance Act 1973.
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May 2008
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Discontinuation notice to dental prosthetists
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Discontinuation of Medicare Dental Items for People with Chronic Conditions and Complex Care Needs (Items 85011-87777)
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Apr 2008
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Medical Services Advisory Committee
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The Medical Services Advisory Committee (MSAC) advises the Minister on evidence relating to the safety, effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of new medical technologies and procedures. It assists Government decisions about new medical services to attract funding under Medicare.
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Mar 2008
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Medicare Health Assessments (Items 700 - 719)
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) health assessment items represent a cross-section of the Australian Government's initiatives in the area of primary health care.
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Mar 2008
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Residential Medication Management Review (RMMR)
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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From 1 November 2004 a new item has been available for Medication Management Reviews in residential aged care homes. GPs are now able to claim item 903 for a Residential Medication Management Review (RMMR).
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Mar 2008
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Allied health (individual) services under Medicare
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Medicare rebates for certain allied health services are available for patients with chronic conditions and complex care needs on referral from their GP.
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Feb 2008
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Multidisciplinary case conferencing
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Information on Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) case conferencing, including item descriptors, explanatory notes, questions and answers (for providers and consumers), a case study and a checklist.
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Feb 2008
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