Reduced timeframe to submit claims for bulk billed services

This page provides information on the reduced timeframe to submit claims for bulk billed services.

Page last updated: 01 October 2025

From 5 September 2025, the timeframe to submit claims for Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) and Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) bulk billed services will reduce to 1 year. This change has been made to improve the integrity of Medicare as part of the 2024-25 Strengthening Medicare Budget measure.

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