Chronic Condition Management
The Department of Health and Aged Care has announced major changes to the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) items for chronic disease management from 1 July 2025.
From 1 July 2025, Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) items will be changing to:
- replace the current GP Management Plan and Team Care Arrangements with a single GP Chronic Condition Management Plan
- support continuity of care by requiring patients enrolled in MyMedicare to access management plans through the practice where they are enrolled. Patients who aren’t enrolled will be able to access management plans through their usual GP
- encourage management plan reviews by:
- equalising the fees for developing and reviewing plans
- requiring patients to have their plan established or reviewed in the last 18 months so they can retain access to allied health and other services
- formalise referral processes for allied health services so they are more consistent with other referral arrangements
- ensure patients do not lose access to their current services through transition arrangements for existing patients with GP Management Plans and Team Care Arrangements.
Please refer to the Department of Health and Aged Care website for updated information.
