MyMedicare
What is MyMedicare
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MyMedicare is a government program that aims to formalise the relationship between patients and their regular general practice or practitioner.
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It is voluntary and free to register in MyMedicare.
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Benefits
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When you register in MyMedicare, it will notify your general practice that you have chosen them as your regular care team.
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Once registered you'll have access to:
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greater continuity of care with your registered practice, which has been demonstrated to improve health outcomes
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longer Medicare Benefit Scheme (MBS) funded telehealth consultations with your GP
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triple bulk billing incentive for longer MBS telehealth consultations for children under 16, pensioners, and concession card holders. From 1 November 2025, this incentive will expand to all Medicare-eligible patients registered with MyMedicare
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the General Practice in Aged Care Incentive program that provides more regular visits from a GP and better care planning for people living in a residential aged care home
Eligibility​
You’re eligible to register in MyMedicare if you have:
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a Medicare Card or Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) Veteran Card and
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had two face-to-face visits recorded with the same practice in the previous 24 months​
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Check here for more information on eligibility.
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How to Register
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It’s simple. You can either register online or in person at our practice.
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Online via myGov
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Sign in to myGov and select Medicare
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Select ‘Register for MyMedicare'
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Select Ashburton Family Practice under ‘search for your practice’
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Select your preferred GP
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Complete the voluntary 'About You' information
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Submit your registration, then follow the prompts to complete your registration
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You can choose to withdraw from MyMedicare at any time.
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If you register for MyMedicare at a different practice to the one you initially registered with, this will automatically withdraw the previous registration and notify the practice.
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If you experience any difficulties registering or transferring your registration, the practice can submit a request on your behalf. You will then receive a notification prompting you to finalise the process.
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If you have any further questions or would like to discuss MyMedicare, please contact the practice or book an appointment with your regular GP.