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
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.
It means GPs will receive a one-off payment for each visit to a disability or aged care facility independent of how many patients they vaccinate.
They will also receive the payment for each home visit they make.
