Finding Bulk-Billing Medical Practices (Any Suggestions?)

aboteh on 11/11/2024 - 17:06
Last edited 11/11/2024 - 17:30 by 1 other user

Being a true OzB'er, I would like to know is there any website or anywhere I could check for bulk-billing GPs around a particular suburb.

I know Hotdoc/Health Engine will list bulk-billing GPs, but most of the time, it's mixed billing, that they still charge adults.

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  Mixhael on 11/11/2024 - 17:20

  There's usually only half a dozen practices max in a suburb. Why not just call them up directly?

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  morse on 12/11/2024 - 06:53

  • Ask on community Facebook pages or Reddit groups for the particular area you’re looking for one in.
  • use a search engine
  • check if your local Primary Health Network (PHN) has this information or any programs they are running with subsidies.
  • use google maps to Search GP then click on individual practices websites to check their billing structure
  • find out if your area has gov run Minor Injury and Illness clinic
  • consider using 13 Sick , Home call doctors etc if it’s after hours or the weekend. Most these services do bulk billed telehealth consults for non chronic issues out of hours.

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  happydude on 11/11/2024 - 17:26

  https://bulkbilling.doctor/

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  Gdsamp on 11/11/2024 - 18:24

  YGWYPF

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    brendanm on 11/11/2024 - 18:45

    Eh, not always. I had a non-bulk billing doctor tell me I had tennis elbow. It was actually an infection inside the joint that gave me blood poisoning 🤷‍♂️. Not sure how you get that wrong, but that's doctors for you.

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      theHMASfriendship on 11/11/2024 - 20:27

      I think you saw a non-doctor billing tennis player

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        brendanm on 11/11/2024 - 20:35

        To be fair, this is an easy mistake to make.

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  BradyOxfe on 13/07/2026 - 17:19

  It became lot harder to find clinics that genuinely bulk bill adults in Australia…. A lot of places still show up as …bulk billing on HotDoc or HealthEngine… but when you book the appointment… it is only for kids, concession card holders or existing patients only
  What I have started doing is checking the clinic's own website or calling them before booking to avoid any surprises….
  For online doctor consult, try Hola Health, 13sicj. I needed medical certificate urgently a few months ago as I was not so well. I consulted online with hola doc.. I was connected with them within few minutes.. Doctor quickly asked me some questions and approved my med cert. Not bulk billed but pretty cheap. Links if you want - https://hola.health/medical-certificates/ or https://13sick.com.au/
  Fully bulk-billed GP appointments for all adults are becoming pretty rare these days, especially for first-time patients. It's always worth confirming the biling policy before you book the appointment.

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