Dear Valued Patient,

This message is to notify that Swan Medical Centre is going Mixed billing starting 1st May 2023.

After much deliberation and due consideration, we have decided to stop bulk billing certain visits.

Patients under the age of 16, Pension Card, Concession Card, Healthcare Card holders will continue to be bulk-billed From Mon-Sat.

This is because the operational cost of running our practice has been steadily increasing especially in recent times. Though the Medicare subsidy has increased, it's still well below the Consumer Price Index over the last several years. As a result, we are left with no choice other than to introduce "mixed billing". This means aside from the circumstances mentioned below, there will be a gap fee applicable.

However, access to quality health care is our top priority and to that end, we would like to continue providing the best possible care, especially to those most in need.

All procedures will attract a fee as indicated in the reception notice.

• Brief Consult: $55.00 (Medicare Rebate $18.20) (Out of pocket: $36.80)
• Standard appointment: $75.00 (Medicare Rebate $39.75)(Out of pocket: $35.25)
• Long Consult: $115.00 (Medicare Rebate $76.95)(Out of pocket: $38.05)
• Prolonged Consult > 40 min: $165.00 (Medicare Rebate $113.30)(Out of pocket: $51.70)

Best Regards

Swan Medical Centre