The Australian Government is making the single largest investment in Medicare since its creation over 40 years ago with our $8.5 billion package delivering on our commitment to more bulk billing and more doctors for all Australians.
For the first time, bulk billing incentives are being paid to GPs for every patient they bulk bill in Victoria, including Calwell. Previously these incentives were only available to children under 16 and concession card holders.
This will mean 9 out of 10 GP visits will be bulk billed by 2030, boosting the number of fully bulk billed practices to around 4,800 nationally - triple the current number.
Already 313 GP practices in Victoria have said they will become fully bulk billing clinics. In Calwell, 31 GP practices have said they will become fully bulk billing clinics.
Registrations are also open for additional new incentive payments for practices and GPs that bulk bill every patient.
GP practices can calculate how much they will be better off and register for BBPIP by visiting health.gov.au/BBPIP.
Quotes attributable to Minister Butler:
"Labor built Medicare, and we are strengthening it for all Australians.
"I want everyone in Victoria to know they only need their Medicare card, not their credit card, to receive the health care they need.
"Delivering on this election commitment lifts up our entire nation and ensures no one is held back, and no one is left behind."
Quotes attributable to Basem Abdo, Member for Calwell:
"Labor is delivering more bulk billing to Calwell.
"I know this is going to be a game changer for our community.
"Bulk billing is the beating heart of Medicare and it's only a Labor Government that will continue to strengthen our health care system."
