What has changed
The federal government has made a determination amending the rules around Medicare telehealth billing for psychiatry services provided to patients who are in hospital. The instrument is titled the Health Insurance (Section 3C General Medical Services - Telehealth Attendances) Amendment (In-hospital Psychiatry Services) Determination 2026.
The determination was made on 11 August 2026 and is administered by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.
What the determination amends
The determination amends the Health Insurance (Section 3C General Medical Services - Telehealth Attendances) Determination 2021. The amendments include:
- Repealing a cessation provision that existed in the 2021 determination.
- Additional amendments set out across two schedules.
The source summary does not specify the exact nature of the clinical or billing changes beyond the reference to in-hospital psychiatry services in the title.
Where to find the full instrument
The full text of the determination is available on the Federal Register of Legislation at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01055. An explanatory statement document is also available on the same page.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.