Overview
The federal government registered the Health Insurance Amendment (Episodic Agreements and Simplified Billing Assignments) Regulations 2026 on 29 May 2026. The regulation amends the Health Insurance Regulations 2018, made under the Health Insurance Act 1973.
What the regulation covers
The amendment addresses two areas of health insurance regulation:
- Episodic agreements
- Simplified billing assignments
The source document does not detail the specific changes made to either area beyond naming them as the subject of the amendment.
Duration
The regulation was in force from 29 May 2026 to 7 September 2026, after which it was repealed.
Key actions
- Review the full legislative text at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L00652 to identify exactly what changed in the episodic agreements and simplified billing assignments rules.
- Contact the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing to confirm what arrangements applied after 7 September 2026, when this regulation was repealed.
- Search the Federal Register of Legislation for any successor instrument that replaced this regulation after its repeal on 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.