Changes to Medicare allied health and dental care initiative

The Federal Government is introducing administrative changes to the Medicare allied health and dental care initiative.

From next Tuesday - November 1 - signed copies of Enhanced Primary Care program referral forms for allied health and dental care services will no longer be required to accompany Medicare claims.

Copies of the initiative's fact sheets, referral forms and frequently asked questions are available from the Department of Health and Ageing website: www.health.gov.au/strengtheningmedicare

Information is also available from Medicare on 132 150.