Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program updates
Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program updates
From 1 November 2025, new Bulk Billing Incentives commence, and General Practices can register to participate in the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP) from that date.
New information/resources:
- Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program Guidelines
- Updated BBPIP signage requirements
- How to register for BBPIP in Health Professional Services Online (HPOS), including how to view your BBPIP payment assessment and details
- Infographic on key steps for practices to register and participate in BBPIP.
Practices can use the Bulk Billing Incentives Calculator to estimate payments from MBS bulk billing incentives (BBIs) and the Bulk Billing Practice Incentives Program (BBPIP).
If you need support, please contact our Primary Care Advancement Team on pcait@snhn.org.au
If you are seeking advice in relation to Medicare billing, claiming, payments or obtaining a provider number, please contact Services Australia on the Provider Enquiry Line – 13 21 50.
If you have a query relating exclusively to interpretation of the Schedule, you should email askmbs@health.gov.au. AskMBS responds to enquiries from providers of services listed on the MBS seeking advice on interpretation of MBS items (including those for dental, pathology and diagnostic imaging), explanatory notes and associated legislation. This advice is primarily to assist health professionals, practice managers and others to understand and comply with MBS billing requirements.
AskMBS also have an Advisories page summarising responses to frequently asked questions on specific subject areas.
New information will continue to be made available. For the latest updates always refer to the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing Bulk Billing Webpage, or MBS Online.
You can find more information about MyMedicare here.