What this instrument covers
The federal Department of Health, Disability and Ageing made a determination on 5 May 2026 amending how Medicare benefits apply to midwife-led management of labour. The full title is the Health Insurance (Section 3C Midwife and Nurse Practitioner Services) Amendment (Management of Labour by a Midwife) Determination 2026, registered on the Federal Register of Legislation as F2026L00519 under the Health Insurance Act 1973.
Period of operation
The determination was in force from 5 May 2026 to 18 August 2026, after which it was repealed. The source does not provide details on what specific changes were made to Medicare item numbers or billing arrangements for midwife and nurse practitioner services during that period.
Where to find more information
The full text of F2026L00519 is available on the Federal Register of Legislation at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L00519. The Federal Register of Legislation is the place to check for any replacement instrument following the repeal on 18 August 2026. The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing can be contacted for clarification on what Medicare items now apply to midwife-led management of labour following the repeal of this instrument.
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