The MBS provides information on the arrangements for the payment of Medicare benefits. These arrangements operate under the Health Insurance Act 1973 (as amended). The MBS publications are not legal documents, and, in cases of discrepancy, the legislation is the source for payments of Medicare benefits.
Below is a summary of the current compilations of the major acts, regulations and determinations in operation for the payment of Medicare benefits. Please note that this list is a summary and not an exhaustive list.
Consultation Paper - Perfusion Services
The Department of Health and Ageing has released a consultation paper and is seeking submissions from interested parties on the current Medicare arrangements for the payment of whole body perfusion (cardiac bypass), using the heart-lung machine or equivalent under the MBS Item 22060 by 1 August 2010.
The May 2010 Medicare Benefits Schedule
The January 2010 Medicare Benefits Schedule
Incorporating 1 February 2010 cataract surgery item fee amendments
The November 2009 Medicare Benefits Schedule
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MBS Online - Top 10 created publications
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