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The 30/20 rule applies to telephone items.)\u003Cbr>^ General Practice Aged Care Incentive regular visits items-at least 8 eligible regular visits are required per year (at least 2 eligible regular services are required per quarter, each in different calendar months) .\u003Cbr>~ General Practice Aged Care Incentive care planning items-at least 2 eligible are required per year\u003Cbr>BBI (MBS MN.1.1) can be claimed when you bulk bill a child under 16 or a Commonwealth Concession Card holder. MyMedicare enrolled patients only at their enrolled practice\u003Cbr>• Level C, D, E (Telehealth*)\u003Cbr>• Level C, D (Telephone*) 75880† • Level B, C, D, E (Face to Face)\u003Cbr>• Level B (Telehealth*, Telephone*) 75870 All other eligible services not covered above (refer MBS MN.1.1) 10990\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>To ensure your practice software applies the correct Bulk Billing Incentives, make sure MyMedicare status is updated regularly.\u003Cbr>Note: From 1 November 2025, a new Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program will be available for MyMedicare registered practicesand all bulk-billed eligible patients. |  |\n\n\n| CHRONIC CONDITIONS MANAGEMENT (CCM) | Face to Face | Telehealth* |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| NEW GP chronic condition management plan**(EVERY 12 MONTHS if clinically relevant) | 965† | 92029† |\n| NEW GP chronic condition management plan Review**\u003Cbr>(EVERY 3 MONTHS if clinically relevant) | 9","cbCaia93xoTmcuYe","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaia93xoTmcuYe","pdf",333598,"English","# MBS Online navigation and eligibility\n## Routine consultations (normal hours)\n## After-hours consultations (non-urgent)\n## Urgent after-hours consultations\n## Bulk billing incentives (BBI)\n## Chronic conditions management (CCM)\n## Health assessments (HA)\n## Other health assessments","[{\"question\":\"Where can clinicians search MBS item numbers and access related resources?\",\"answer\":\"MBS Online provides item number search, fact sheets, updates (XML files), and MBS news. 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