What is MyMedicare, and how might it change the care you get?
MyMedicare is a new voluntary scheme that allows patients to register with their usual GP in an attempt to improve continuity of care and health outcomes. MyMedicare registration is open to everyone who holds a current Medicare card or Department of Veterans Affairs card holders.
Through MyMedicare, patients will be able to formally link themselves to their general practice and their GP, providing greater continuity of care and better coordinated care between your GP and other care teams.
Should patients have a general practitioner who they see across multiple locations, they will have to choose a location where they see their GP most often. If patients attend a practice but see multiple GPs within that practice, they can choose to simply register to the practice itself without selecting a specific GP. Patients will also be free to change their registered practice or GP if required.
MyMedicare Information for Patients and Frequently asked Questions will provide you with further information about the scheme.
Register for MyMedicare
Patients can register through the Express Plus Medicare mobile app or through Medicare Online services, accessible via myGov. Alternatively, practices can register a patient on their behalf should they not have access to the above mentioned methods.
To register with Clocktower Medical Centre, search for us using our name or practice address of 284 Raymond Street, Sale. If you search using our name, please ensure you select the correct location. Alternatively, you are welcome to pop into the clinic and our friendly staff will assist you in registering.
MyMedicare does not tie you to a particular healthcare provider. You can change your preferred GP within your registered practice at any time.
You can also register with a different practice if you meet the eligibility requirements and the practice is also registered.
You can choose to withdraw from MyMedicare at any time.
If you register at a different practice, this will automatically withdraw any previous registration and notify the practice.
More details on how to register for MyMedicare can be found here.
