The Government introduced new Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Payments from 1st November 2025. While this is a positive step, the incentive does not cover the full cost of providing high-quality care. Therefore, SmartClinics will continue to charge an appropriate out-of-pocket fee for some consultations to ensure we can keep delivering high-quality care to our community. Please refer to the relevant clinic standard consultation fees list for more information.
The Government introduced new Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Payments from 1st November 2025. While this is a positive step, the incentive does not cover the full cost of providing high-quality care. Therefore, SmartClinics will continue to charge an appropriate out-of-pocket fee for some consultations to ensure we can keep delivering high-quality care to our community. Please refer to the relevant clinic standard consultation fees list for more information.
Government announcements indicating changes to bulk billing incentives are not scheduled to take effect until 1 November 2025. Once all funding commitments are confirmed, we will inform patients of any potential changes to our billing policy. We appreciate your understanding.
