23 June 2025
MBS Online has recently published a new factsheet outlining what the upcoming Changes to Chronic Conditions Management (CCM) MBS items mean for other members of the general practice team that often play an important role in chronic condition management plans and ongoing care.
- Overall, these changes are intended to modernise, streamline and simplify the MBS items for patients with a chronic condition.
- The ability for practice nurses, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners and Aboriginal Health Workers to assist in the preparation of a GPCCMP has been specified in the regulatory arrangements for the new items.
- The nature of the services that can be provided using items 10997, 93201, 93202,10950, 81300, 93000, 93013, 93048 and 93061 are not changing as part of these reforms. However, there are changes to the item descriptors for these items because of the removal of GPMPs and TCAs, and commencement of GPCCMPs. These changes:
- Allow patients that had a GPMP and/or TCA prior to 1 July 2025 to continue to access these services under those plans until 30 June 2027 (see separate factsheet on transition arrangements).
- Allow patients that have had a GPCCMP prepared or reviewed in the previous 18 months to access these services.
- For services provided using MBS items 10950, 81300, 93000, 93013, 93048 and 93061, referrals written on or after 1 July 2025 will be in the form of a letter, not the form used previously. Referrals written before 1 July 2025 remain valid until all services under the referral have been provided (see separate factsheet on referral requirements).
For more information on CCM changes, MBS Online has released a selection of Factsheets here: MBS Online – Upcoming changes to the MBS Chronic Disease Management Framework
For support on MyMedicare and upcoming CCM Changes, please contact practicesupport@emphn.org.au
