01/06/2026
📢 Important Information for Patients – Changes to Medicare Bulk Billing Requirements from 1 July
Due to upcoming changes to Medicare bulk billing and Assignment of Benefit requirements, Hamilton Medical Group will be implementing new processes from 1 July.
• After every appointment, ALL patients must present to the Accounts Department before leaving the clinic.
• This applies to ALL patients, including those who are bulk billed.
Under Medicare requirements, our practice must obtain and record patient consent before billing Medicare directly on your behalf.
If your doctor chooses to bulk bill your consultation, consent must be provided either:
• At the clinic at the time of your visit; or
• Via an electronic form sent by SMS following a telephone or telehealth consultation.
Please note that from 1 July, we are unable to bulk bill services without your consent. Where a doctor elects to bulk bill your consultation, consent must be completed before a Medicare claim can be submitted. If consent is not completed, an account for the consultation may be issued to you.
For patients receiving an SMS consent form:
• Please read the electronic form carefully.
• Tap Accept to approve the Assignment of Benefit.
• You will have the option to download a copy of the form for your records.
• If you are signing on behalf of another person (such as a child or someone in your care), you will be required to provide your name and details as the parent, guardian, or carer.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we implement these Medicare mandated changes.
Further information will be provided as it becomes available.
