Changes to the Medicare Benefits Schedule items for chronic disease management have been deferred from 1 November 2024 until 1 July 2025. The additional time will support all practices and providers, including GPs and allied health providers, to be ready for the changes to these important services.

These new item numbers will replace the existing GPMP and TCA items 721 and 723. The item 732, used for the review of a GP management plan or team care arrangement is also planned to be ceased and replaced.