Mental Health Treatment Plans after 1 Nov: What’s Changing and How to Prepare
From 1 November 2025, the way GPs manage Mental Health Treatment Plans (MHTPs) will change significantly. Dedicated MBS items for MHTP reviews (such as 2712 and 2713) will be removed, with mental health care instead billed under standard consultation items, including the new Level E consults. At the same time, new referral rules under Better Access mean referrals will need to come from a patient’s ‘usual GP’ or from a GP within their MyMedicare-registered practice, placing greater emphasis on continuity of care.
This session takes you through the full MHTP process from end to end. You’ll learn how to bill appropriately under the new structure, set up workflows that make it easier for your team to deliver high-quality care, and manage patient conversations with confidence. With insights from Chris Smeed the session will give your practice practical tools to streamline, stay compliant and continue providing the best outcomes for patients.
In this session, you’ll learn how to:
Explain the changes to MHTP review items and Better Access referral rules coming into effect from 1 November
Deliver MHTPs confidently from initiation through to review, using standard consultation items and appropriate billing practices
Implement streamlined workflows that support the full MHTP process across GPs, nurses and administrative staff
Apply effective communication strategies to guide patients through the MHTP process and manage expectations under the new rules
Monitor compliance and care quality to ensure sustainable delivery of MHTPs within the new framework
Please note: This session will be recorded, and all registrants will receive access to the recording after the live event.
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Find answers to your most important questions
Should practices make the switch from Mixed Billing to Bulk Billing?
This will vary for each practice. We recommend reviewing your practice data to determine if switching to Bulk Billing is financially feasible. You can use Cubiko’s 2025 Bulk Billing Incentive Changes dashboard, which analyses your historical services and billings in a chosen date range and projects potential billings under the new arrangements. Alternatively, you can download Cubiko’s 2025 Medicare Incentive Tool for an approximation of how the proposed changes may affect your practice.
Do you have any resources to help with the upcoming changes?
Yes. All of Cubiko’s resources are available via our Bulk Billing Incentive Resource Hub. This hub brings together practical tools, webinars, guides and updates to support your practice in preparing for the new arrangements.
Will this webinar be recorded?
Yes. The webinar will be recorded, and a copy will be sent to all registrants after the live session.
