Changes to Chronic Conditions Management take effect tomorrow: What do you need to do on 1 July 2025?
From Tuesday 1 July 2025, the new GP chronic conditions management plan will replace the following existing Medicare items:
GP management plan items (229, 721, 92024, 92055)
team care arrangement items (230, 723, 92025, 92056)
review items (233, 732, 92028, 92059).
These changes to MBS Chronic Conditions Management Arrangements aim to support continuity of care, reduce administrative burden, and enable a more flexible, patient-centred approach to chronic condition management.
What can your practice do to ensure a smooth transition from 1 July 2025?
Ensure you have the latest version of your practice management software downloaded. The latest version will allow users to access up-to-date features, such as templates, appointment types and item numbers.
Review the MBS item descriptors and explanatory notes. Information about these changes can be found on MBS Online.
Update any custom templates. If your practice uses custom templates, you will need to manually amend these to align with the new plan structure.
Tell your patients about any changes relevant to their plans.
Additional resources and support for healthcare providers
On 16 June 2025 we held our Preparing for the Changes to Chronic Condition Management webinar, facilitated by nationally renowned GPs Dr Walid Jammal and Dr Paresh Dawda. You can access the recording of this webinar on our digital learning platform, DiscoverPHN. The webinar covers the upcoming changes, how to prepare your practice, and what support is available.
You can access fact sheets covering key aspects of the changes to the MBS Chronic Condition Management Arrangements, such as the new planning and referral processes, how allied health access will work, and what transition arrangements are in place.
Healthcare providers seeking advice on the interpretation of MBS items, explanatory notes and associated legislation can use the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing's email advice service by emailing askMBS@health.gov.au
For information or support with any of the above, contact us via support@bsphn.org.au.