Deborah Bartrip Lactation Consultant
Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS)
Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS)
Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS)
The Medicare Benefits Schedule provides rebates for antenatal and postnatal consultations within 6 weeks of birth, whether in person or via telehealth, when you have a valid Medicare card.
As I Bulk Bill these consultations you will have no out of pocket costs until your baby is older than 6 weeks of age.
I can also request and interpret c
The Medicare Benefits Schedule provides rebates for antenatal and postnatal consultations within 6 weeks of birth, whether in person or via telehealth, when you have a valid Medicare card.
As I Bulk Bill these consultations you will have no out of pocket costs until your baby is older than 6 weeks of age.
I can also request and interpret certain pathology and diagnostic imaging services such as blood tests and ultrasounds.
Your Medicare card details are secure and confidential at all times and only used in the Services Australia Health Professional Online Services (HPOS) portal.
Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS)
Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS)
Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS)
As an authorised PBS prescriber, I am able to prescribe and administer scheduled medicines such as antibiotics, contraceptives, anti-inflammatories and analgesia.
As an authorised PBS prescriber, I am able to prescribe and administer scheduled medicines such as antibiotics, contraceptives, anti-inflammatories and analgesia.
The pharmaceutical benefits listed for prescribing by endorsed (authorised) midwives are identified by ‘MW’ in the PBS Schedule found here: https://www.pbs.gov.au/browse/midwife.
In Victoria, approved medicines that authorised midwives are permitted to prescribe under the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Act 1981 are listed in section 94 of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law.
Medicare rebates Bulk Billing
From March 1st 2025, the Medicare rebates for antenatal and postnatal consultations increased significantly!
Click here to see if you qualify.