MYMEDICARE
What is MyMedicare?
MyMedicare is an Australian Government program designed to strengthen the connection between your and your regular GP. By registering with us you are confirming Lindfield Family Medicine as your healthcare team "home" for medical care.
The benefits :
- we know your history and ongoing needs
- we can provide more coordinated and personalised care
- We receive additional funding from the government to better support you.
- Continuation of your Care Plans - you must be registered with us for MyMedicare to access Medicare-funded chronic disease management plans and reviews.
- Longer telehealth (phone/video) appointments for MyMedicare patients.
Who Can Register?
MyMedicare is a free and voluntary registration system open to Australians with a Medicare card or a DVA Veteran Card who regularly attend our surgery.
You are eligible to register if you've had:
- 2 or more visits at our Practice in the past 2 years.
Note: People facing hardship, homelessness or dealing with domestic violence, can join regardless of these requirements.
Families:
- Parents/guardians and children can be registered at our Practice, if either is eligible and registered. A parent/guardian must register a child under 14 years and provide consent on their behalf.
- Teens 14-17 are able to register themselves.
How to Sign Up?
You can register in several ways:
- Online via the MyGov App
- By filing out a paper form at reception
- By filing out our online form.
