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MyMedicare is voluntary, and patients can continue receiving care as usual whether they choose to register or not

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  • MyMedicare registration supports continuity of care with a patient’s regular practice.
  • Patients can continue accessing all the services they normally receive, even if they are not registered.

What practices need to know

  • Reassure patients that their care remains unchanged if they choose not to register.
  • Ensure patients provide informed consent before being registered for MyMedicare.
  • Let patients know the benefits of registering, for them and the practice.

Resources

We encourage you to utilise the Department of Health Disability and Ageing or Services Australia websites for more information.

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