MBS Information - Updates, Changes and Fact Sheets


Below, is information on changes to MBS Item fees, new items and removal of items as they become available.

If you have any questions, please email memberservices@wheatbelt.com.au or phone  (08) 9621 1530  (08) 9621 1530.

NEW MEDICARE ITEM UPDATES
The links below provide information on new MBS Items, Fact Sheets relating to the MBS and other relevant Medicare updates. To download the latest update please visit the MBS Online.  These documents, as well as information regarding the Medicare Benefits Schedule, can be accessed through www.health.gov.au/mbsonline.
MBS ITEM	NOTES
Extended Medicare Safety Net Nov 2012	The Extended Medicare Safety Net (EMSN) provides an additional rebate for Australian families and singles who incur out-of-pocket costs for Medicare eligible out-of-hospital services. Click on the link in the left column to access the full details.
MBS Flowchart	A flowchart on Chronic Disease MBS Items Produced by Wheatbelt GP Network
MBS Booklet Dec 2012	Frequently Used MBS Items   Produced by Wheatbelt GP Network
Frequently used MBS items Dec 2012	Medicare Benefits Schedule Updated to the December 2012 changes Produced by Wheatbelt GP Network
Link to Online PDF	Summary of Changes to MBS Produced by Medicare Date:  January 2013
Link to Department of Health and Ageing Web-site	Changes to Medicare Primary Care Items The Department of Health and Ageing have updated their web-site to include information on the changes to Primary Care Items, effective January 2013. Please click on the link to the left to open the Department of Health and Ageing's website at the MBS Primary Care Items page.
The Information for Medical Practitioners package is available by clicking here.	The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) is constantly examining methods to improve communication with General Practitioners (GPs), specifically, how to raise awareness of the various DVA-funded health services available to their veteran patients. To assist in addressing this, DVA as developed an Information for Medical Practitioners package, particularly aimed at newly graduating GPs, those practising in rural and regional areas, and GPs who are International Medical Graduates (IMGs).  Moreover, it can be utilised as a ‘refresher’ for any GP who treats members of the veteran community. The package consists of: - an Introduction; - three information modules; - a list of web links to information referred to in the modules; - two useful DVA reference documents - the DVA Funded Health Services and DVA Treatment Entitlement Cards Charts; and  - feedback form. The modules, which can be used either individually or sequentially, consist of: Module 1:       Introduction to DVA Module 2:       DVA’s Health Programs – Hospital, Medical and Allied Health Services Module 3:       DVA’s Health Programs – Health and Related Services The package is designed to be downloaded from the DVA website and the modules used either in PowerPoint presentation form as training tools by GP educators/organisations or in hard copy form, along with the other components of the package, as a reference document for individuals/practices. The package will provide GPs (in any location) with a broad overview - a ‘snapshot’ - of DVA and its health services, together with relevant links and contact details to gain further detailed information.
Demystifying Medicare Q&A	Questions and Answers from the RACGP Demystifying Medicare workshop held in October 2009. Produced by WA GP Network, inconjunction with Medicare.