What this update is about
The Health Insurance (Assignment of Medicare Benefits – Categories of Professional Services) Amendment (November Updates 2026) Determination 2026 is a minor update to the Federal rule that sets out which categories of professional medical services can have Medicare benefits assigned, commonly known as bulk billing, by health practitioners.
The amendment was registered on 2 November 2026 and has already commenced and is now in force.
What the amendment changes
The amendment amends the Health Insurance (Assignment of Medicare Benefits - Categories of Professional Services) Determination 2026 under the Health Insurance Act 1973. The source text does not detail exactly what has changed within the schedule of amendments.
Who this is relevant to
This is relevant to health practitioners and practices that bulk bill patients. The source does not specify which professions or service categories are affected.
Key actions
- Health and allied health practices that bulk bill should review the full legislative text at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01465 to check if your service category is affected
- Set up an alert on the Federal Register of Legislation page for this title if notification of future changes is wanted
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.