Overview
The federal government has registered a legislative instrument titled the Health Insurance Amendment (Episodic Agreements and Simplified Billing Assignments) Regulations 2026. The instrument amends the Health Insurance Regulations 2018, which sit under the Health Insurance Act 1973.
What the instrument covers
The instrument addresses two areas within the Health Insurance Regulations 2018:
- Episodic agreements
- Simplified billing assignments
The source does not specify what changes were made to either area beyond naming them.
Dates
The instrument commenced on 29 May 2026 and was in force until 7 September 2026. It has since been repealed.
Key actions
- Businesses operating in private health billing, medical billing, or health insurance administration can review the full text of the instrument at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L00652 to see what changed in the Health Insurance Regulations 2018 regarding episodic agreements and simplified billing assignments.
- The instrument was only in force from 29 May 2026 to 7 September 2026. Businesses whose billing processes were affected during that window can confirm with the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing what rules apply after 7 September 2026.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.