Bulk Billing Incentive

Bulk billing incentive payments changes from 1 November 2025 will expand the eligibility of bulk billing incentives to all Australians with a Medicare card.  

Currently, general practitioners (GPs) only receive Medicare bulk billing incentives if they bulk bill children under 16 years old and Commonwealth concession card holders.  

Practices that join the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP) must bulk bill every eligible service for every patient to receive the incentive payment. The Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program payment will be in addition to the MBS benefits paid (including bulk billing incentives). 

A resource addressing frequently asked questions about BBPIP is available for practices, providers, practice managers, and healthcare professionals, covering topics such as eligibility, benefits, and how the program operates. 

From 1 November 2025, practices can choose to register and participate in the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP) and will equally share in the additional incentive payment of 12.5 per cent of MBS billings for eligible services. 

While it is mandatory for practices to be registered for MyMedicare, it is not mandatory for patients to be registered for MyMedicare. 

Registration

Registration for BBPIP will be open from 1 November 2025. Practices will need to register for BBPIP via Services Australia’s Organisation Register. 

Expression of interest

The Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program expression of interest form should be completed by the practice manager (or equivalent) to indicate a practice’s intent to participate in the BBPIP. 

Signage

Practices participating in the BBPIP must display Medicare Bulk Billing Practice signage on-site to be eligible for the BBPIP Incentive payment.