MBS bulk billing incentives and the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program
General practices across Australia can now register for the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP).
Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) bulk billing incentives now apply to all Medicare-eligible patients and registration for the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program is open.
The BBPIP commenced on 1 November 2025, alongside expanded eligibility for Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) bulk billing incentives which now apply to all Medicare-eligible patients.
The BBPIP provides an additional quarterly 12.5% incentive payment on MBS benefits paid from eligible bulk billed services, split 50/50 between the GP and the practice. This incentive payment will be paid in addition to Medicare benefits and MBS bulk billing incentives. A calculator is available to help GPs and practice managers estimate the financial benefit of adopting a fully bulk billing model and joining BBPIP.
To participate in BBPIP, practices must:
- Be MyMedicare registered.
- Bulk bill all eligible patients for all BBPIP MBS eligible services.
- Register as a fully bulk billing practice in Healthdirect Australia’s National Health Services Directory.
- Display Medicare Bulk Billing Practice signage on-site.
- Meet the BBPIP program guidelines.
To estimate your payments and register your practice in BBPIP, visit health.gov.au/BBPIP.
Education resources are now available via the Services Australia website. Practices can order bulk billing signage materials online.
