Medicare Indexation Schedule

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In the 2017-18 Budget the Government announced it would commence the phased re-introduction of indexation of Medicare Benefits Schedule rebates.

Indexation commenced on 1 July 2017 with increases to GP bulk-billing incentives and on 1 July 2018 for standard GP consultations and specialist attendances. Specialist procedures, allied health services and all other GP services will be indexed from 1 July 2019.

The Government will also introduce indexation for ultrasound, x-rays and other targeted diagnostic imaging services including mammography, fluoroscopy, CT scans and interventional procedures, from 1 July 2020.

A summary of the proposed indexation schedule is below. Specific Item Numbers affected by Medicare Indexation is attached. It is important to note that this table is based on the Medicare Benefits Schedule as at 1 April 2019, and may not be inclusive of all items to be indexed.

Indexation Schedule Summary

Table 1: MBS Indexation Schedule Summary