MBS Schedule

Schedule of Services

• MBS - Medicare Benefits Schedule (Nov 2007)
• Dental Schedule
• MBS Website

Each professional service contained in the Medicare Benefits Schedule is allocated a unique Medicare item number, which may be found by reference to the alphabetical listing of services in the relevant index. Located with the item number and description for each service is the Schedule fee and Medicare benefit, together with a reference to an explanatory note relating to the item if applicable.

If the service attracts an anaesthetic, the word (Anaes.) appears following the description. Where an operation qualifies for the payment of benefits for an assistant, the relevant items are identified by the inclusion of the word (Assist.) in the item description. Medicare benefits are not payable for surgical assistance associated with procedures which have not been so identified.

More info can be found on this website www.health.gov.au

Related Links

• Medicare Australia works in partnership with the Department of Health and Ageing to achieve the Australian Government's health policy objectives. The day-to-day administration and payment of benefits under the Medicare arrangements is the responsibility of Medicare Australia.

• Diagnostic Imaging - The responsibility for managing Medicare-funded Diagnostic Imaging services and determining strategies for maintaining and improving the quality, accessibility and affordability of these services is undertaken cooperatively between Diagnostic Imaging representative groups and the Government as represented by the Department of Health and Ageing.

• Medical Services Advisory Committee advises the Australian Minister for Health and Ageing on evidence relating to the safety, effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of new medical technologies and procedures. This advice informs Australian Government decisions about public funding for new and in some cases existing medical procedures.

• Strengthening Medicare provides information about improvements designed to strengthen Medicare. These topics include information for general practitioners, health professionals and consumers.

• HealthInsite is an Internet-based gateway to reliable health information provided by a broad range of approved information partners, created by The Department of Health and Ageing. It provides links to a wide range of up-to-date and quality assessed information on important health topics, relevant for all Australians.

• The Department of Veterans' Affairs provides support to those who serve or have served in defence of our nation and commemorate their service and sacrifice.

• The Pharmaceutical Benefits Schedule web site contains the Schedule of Pharmaceutical Benefits, a listing of the medicines subsidised by the Australian Government. The Schedule is part of the wider Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme administered by the Department of Health and Ageing and Medicare Australia.

• Private Health Insurance - click the link if you would like information about Private Health Insurance.

• Seniors.gov.au provides a single point of access to Government and non-Government information and services for older Australians. It is the premier source of information for Australians over 50.