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My Medicare is a voluntary patient registration model that aims to formalise the relationship between patients, their general practice, general practitioner (GP) and primary care teams.
The Australian Government has introduced MyMedicare as part of an ongoing commitment to strengthening Medicare for all Australians.
Seeing your GP regularly and formalising the relationship you have with your GP and practice through MyMedicare can lead to better health outcomes.
Registering with MyMedicare will tell your general practice that you see them as your regular care team and this will help them to provide you with better care.
You’ll be able to access longer telephone telehealth consultations with any GP at your registered practice and they will receive funding from the Australian Government to deliver the care you need.
MyMedicare is open to Australians with a Medicare card or a Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) Veteran Card and is voluntary
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MyMedicare formalizes patient-GP relationships.
Why is Registering for My Medicare Important?
Better Continuity of Care
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By registering with Classic Family Practice, patients receive consistent, personalized care from a team that knows their medical history.
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It ensures that the same healthcare providers manage ongoing conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and mental health concerns.
Access to Longer Telehealth Appointments
Patients who are registered can benefit from longer telehealth consultations, making it easier to receive care without always needing an in-person visit.
Enhanced Chronic Disease Management
For patients with long-term conditions, registration provides access to better care plans and additional Medicare-funded support services.
Faster Referrals and Specialist Care
MyMedicare registration can streamline referrals to specialists and ensure a smoother transition between healthcare providers.
Improved Preventive Care
The practice can proactively manage preventive health measures like vaccinations, cancer screenings, and health assessments.
How to Register for My Medicare at Classic Family Practice
Eligibility: Patients with a valid Medicare or Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) card are eligible.
Process: Registration is free and can be completed through:
In-person at Classic Family Practice.
Online via the MyMedicare portal on MyGov.
Consent: Patients must consent to register with their preferred provider.
From 1 October 2023, patients can register with their regular general practice and select their preferred GP in MyMedicare.
Patients can register with:
• an accredited general practice;
• an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service;
• an Aboriginal Medical Service; and
• a nurse practitioner-led practice with a GP.
• Other non-traditional practice (who meet the healthcare provider registration and eligibility criteria).
Your chosen practice must be registered in MyMedicare before you can commence your own patient registration.
There are a number of ways you can register with your chosen practice in MyMedicare:
Start the registration process in your Medicare Online Account or Express Plus Medicare mobile app. Practice staff will then accept the registration in the MyMedicare system.
Your practice may start the registration in MyMedicare or you can ask them to do this. This will trigger a registration in your Medicare Online Account or Express Plus Medicare mobile app, which you can then complete.
Fill out a registration form at your practice. By signing the form, you are giving your consent to participate in MyMedicare with that practice. Practice staff will then complete the registration in the MyMedicare system.
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A registration in MyMedicare is only successful when both the patient and practice have provided consent to formalise their relationship through one of the processes noted above.
Registering other family members –
If a person is incapable of providing consent to register in MyMedicare, a responsible person can provide consent and register on their behalf. This can be the parent or guardian of a minor, a person who holds power of attorney or a guardianship order, or the next of kin.
If you believe someone in your care will benefit from registering in MyMedicare, talk to their GP or, for people in residential aged care homes, their residential aged care provider
Key Message for Patients
By registering with MyMedicare at Classic Family Practice, patients gain better access to services, personalized healthcare, and improved support for managing chronic conditions.
It’s a simple step to ensure long-term, high-quality care from a team that understands their NEEDS.
