When will the next update to the MBS be available?

The release schedule for upcoming changes to the MBS.

Page last updated: 06 August 2020

This page provides general information on the anticipated release schedule for future changes to the MBS.

Temporary MBS telehealth and telephone items are available to support the response to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Fact sheets with further information on these items can be found at Temporary telehealth items page.


Month of Update
Anticipated Availability on MBS Online
Notes
September 2020Should it be required, the XML available will be available in late August
November 2020The XML will be available in mid October 2020The anticipated updates to the MBS will include blood products, chemotherapy, and neurology.
January 2021Should it be required, the XML available will be available in early DecemberThe anticipated update to the MBS will include indexation of the Medicare safety nets.
March 2021 Should it be required, the XML available will be available in mid February 2021
July 2021The XML available will be available in mid June 2021The anticipated update to the MBS will include standard MBS indexation and general surgery.

Please note that these timeframes are only indicative and are subject to change at any time without prior notice. There may also be other updates to the MBS that occur outside these proposed timeframes. Users can subscribe for email notification of updates to the MBS.


In this section

Search the MBS

News

Fact Sheets

Downloads