MBS Changes under the Better Access Initiative – Effective 1 November 2025

From 1 November 2025, subject to the passage of legislation, changes will be made to the Better Access to Psychiatrists, Psychologists and General Practitioners through the Medicare Benefits Schedule (Better Access) initiative.

These changes will enhance continuity of care by linking the preparation of a Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP), referrals for treatment, and reviews of a MHTP to either a patient’s General Practitioner (GP) or Prescribed Medical Practitioner (PMP) at a patient’s MyMedicare practice or their usual medical practitioner.