What's new?

May 2013

The Healthcare Identifiers Service Licensed Materials for the May 2013 release are now available.

January 2013

New eligibility requirements for the PIP eHealth Incentive start 1 February.

The Department of Human Services’ Compliance Program 2012—13 is now available.

The 2013 Medicare Teen Dental Plan voucher is valued up to $166.15

The Medicare Safety Net threshold figures for 2013 are now available.

Online education services

A range of online education services are available to help health professionals understand their obligations when working with the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS)External link and Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS)External link.

PBS for Pharmacy Students is now available. This program is recommended for students who are currently undertaking a pharmacy degree.

eLearning

Easy to use, interactive and free of charge—eLearning is the flexible learning option for busy health professionals. Programs include introductory to advanced MBS and PBS topics to help you get it right.

Quick reference guides

Quick reference guides are designed to provide clarity on complex areas within the MBS and PBS.

Handbooks and other resources

A range of handbooks and other resources are also available to help you correctly access the MBS and the PBS. These include prescription writing guides, fact sheets, checklists and patient resources.

Forum—Medicare news straight to your email

Forum provides you with the latest Medicare news and updates. You can choose information specific to general practice, specialist and allied health.

Register for your copy of Forum online today—it's quick, easy and free!

Bulletin Board—Medicare and PBS news for pharmacists straight to your email

Bulletin Board provides pharmacists with the latest Medicare and PBS updates straight to your email.

Register to receive Bulletin Board online today—it's quick, easy and free!

Are you a health professional new to Australia?

DoctorConnectExternal link has been produced by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing to support oversease trained doctors working in Australia.

Link to DoctorConnect website

Contact us

Contact us at medicare.education@humanservices.gov.auEmail

Last updated: 23 April, 2013