End of an era: Govt axes Medicare items for COVID-19 vaccination after more than 30 million claims
Back in 2021, most GPs received $30.75 for a first vaccine dose and $24.25 for a second.
After more than 30 million claims, more than $1 billion dollars in rebates and much controversy, the Medicare items for COVID-19 vaccination are departing.
The Federal Government says the 13 remaining MBS items will end on 1 July as it moves to “business as usual”, with no mandatory bulk-billing requirements and GPs expected to use typical time-tiered consultation items.
