GPs offered $57 MBS item for home visits to vaccinate vulnerable patients

The Federal Government says the item will also fund GPs to vaccinate aged care residents
Greg Hunt
Federal Minister for Health Greg Hunt.

GPs can now claim an extra $56.75 for making home visits to vaccinate the elderly or patients with disabilities against COVID-19.  

The Federal Government announced the new Medicare item, which must be bulk-billed, on Monday.