Overview
The federal Department of Health, Disability and Ageing issued a direction on 9 February 2026 relating to how Medicare benefits are calculated and paid for medical services performed under a Single Employer Model Trial in Tasmania.
Enabling legislation
The direction was made under the Health Insurance Act 1973.
Period in force
The direction was in force from 9 February 2026 to 30 June 2026. It has since been repealed and is no longer in force.
Scope
The direction applied to medical services performed under the Single Employer Model Trial in Tasmania. The source does not specify which particular Medicare items or services were covered, nor does it describe what the Single Employer Model Trial involves.
Full text
The full text of the direction is available on the Federal Register of Legislation at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026N00104.
Contact the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing directly for questions about Medicare billing during the period the direction was in force.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.