What is MyMedicare?
My medicare is a new voluntary govenrment initiative aimed at strengthing relationships between patients, their GP, allied health practitioners and other members of a care team.
Why sign up for MyMedicare?
Registering for MyMedicare helps strengthen your ongoing relationship with your GP and care team.
Seeing the same doctor over time is associated with better health outcomes, more personalised care, and a clearer understanding of your health needs.
By registering your preferred practice, MyMedicare supports more consistent, coordinated care — particularly for people with ongoing or complex health needs.
It also enables access to certain Medicare-funded services and may support longer or more tailored appointments where appropriate.
Why it matters
General practice is evolving, and programs like MyMedicare are part of how care is being structured and funded in Australia.
Registering helps ensure you remain connected to your regular GP and can continue to access care in a more supported and consistent way.
How do I sign up to MyMedicare?
Signing up is quick and easy and can be done on your phone in just a few minutes.
Option 1:
Open the Medicare Express Plus app and follow the prompts under MyMedicare.
Option 2:
Log in to myGov and follow the prompts under MyMedicare.
FAQs
Is it compulsory to sign up?
No, MyMedicare is voluntary. However, some services and benefits are only available to patients who are registered with our clinic.
Does this mean I can only visit one clinic?
No. You can still attend other clinics if you choose.
However, seeing the same GP over time is associated with more consistent and coordinated care, which is what MyMedicare aims to support.
Can I register at more than one clinic?
No, you can only be registered with one medical clinic at a time.
Can I transfer to another clinic?
Yes. You can update your registration at any time, including transferring to another clinic or withdrawing from the program.
For more information, visit:
https://www.health.gov.au/our-work/mymedicare/patients