Assignment of Benefit Update: The 12-Month Reprieve and Enduring Assignment of Benefit
In June 2026, after sustained advocacy from the RACGP and AMA, the Government softened its assignment of benefit (AoB) reforms. From 1 July 2026, verbal consent will still be accepted in all settings for a 12-month transition, and an enduring AoB option opens for MyMedicare-registered patients, aged care residents, and ACCHO/AMS patients. This article sets out what actually changes on 1 July, and how to record an enduring AoB for your MyMedicare patients.
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