MyMedicare

Why register in MyMedicare?

Evidence shows that seeing the same GP and healthcare team regularly leads to better health outcomes. Seeing your GP regularly and formalising the relationship you have with your GP and general practice through MyMedicare may lead to better health outcomes.

• It is voluntary and free to register in MyMedicare.
• When you register in MyMedicare through the myGov App or through Medicare online.. It will notify your general practice that you have chosen them as your regular care team.

How to register in MyMedicare

You can register for MyMedicare from 1 October 2023 and select your preferred GP at your:

• accredited general practice
• Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service
• Aboriginal Medical Service
• nurse practitioner-led practice with an eligible GP provider
• other non-traditional practice (who meets the healthcare provider registration and eligibility criteria)

Your chosen practice must be registered in MyMedicare before you can start your own patient registration.

There are three ways you can register with your chosen practice in MyMedicare:

1. Register using your Medicare Online Account or myGov app
2. Accept a registration invitation from your practice inside your Medicare Online Account or myGov app. Invitations are only valid for 30 days.
3. Fill out a digital or paper registration form and provide it to your practice. By signing the form, you are giving consent to participate in MyMedicare.

Registering if you live in a Residential Aged Care Home: If you live in a residential aged care home, you can register for MyMedicare by completing a registration form provided by your GP or through your Medicare Online Account. You don’t need to physically attend a practice to complete your registration.

Please note: patients can only be registered at one practice. Patients can withdraw at any time or change your practice.