Medicare claiming

At Coastal Developmental Paediatrics we have the ability to submit claims for you to Medicare from our practice software.

If the service that we provide to you is eligible for a Medicare rebate, our software will automatically transfer the rebate amount directly into your registered bank account.

For this to be available to you, you need to register your bank account with Medicare. If you have not done this yet, there are several ways that you can do so:

• Using your Medicare Online account through the myGov website. Go to my.gov login if you need to create an account;
• Using the Medicare app on your device;
• Calling the Medicare general inquiries line; or
• Visiting a Medicare service centre in person.

You need to have your Medicare card numbers, and bank account details (BSB, account number and account name) with you when you register.

We also need to have all your details in our system, exactly the same as your details in the Medicare system (on your current Medicare card):

• Child's name and date of birth
• Child's Medicare number
• Parent's name
• Parent's Medicare number
• Medicare card expiry date

Medicare Safety Net Information

Medicare Safety Nets can help to lower your out of pocket health care costs for out of hospital services, including for appointments with a doctor or specialist, and some tests and scans like blood tests and CT scans. When you spend over a certain amount in a calendar year, Medicare will give you a higher rebate amount back. Medicare calculates the Safety Net thresholds over each calendar year, from 1 January to 31 December. Once an individual registers with Medicare they are automatically registered for the safety net, so that once the individual has spent over the threshold amount, the higher rebate for future Medicare eligible services will apply.

Families and couples
If you’re part of a family or couple, you can register as a family to combine your costs. This means you’re more likely to reach the thresholds sooner. Even if all family members are on the same Medicare card, you’ll still need to register. This is not done automatically, and family registration can be done online by filling in the Medicare Safety Net couples and families registration and amendment form or by calling the Medicare program. You only need to register once.

If you’re registered and your family situation changes, you’ll need to Medicare know. This includes having a new child added to your family or separating from your partner.