MyMedicare – Strengthening Your Relationship With Your GP

The Australian Government has introduced MyMedicare, a new voluntary patient registration program designed to strengthen the relationship between patients and their regular general practice. The program aims to improve continuity of care and ensure patients receive better, more coordinated healthcare from the practice that knows them best.

At Lakeside Medical Practice Warilla, we encourage our patients to consider registering with MyMedicare so we can continue providing consistent and personalised care.

What Is MyMedicare?

MyMedicare is a voluntary program that allows patients to formally register with their preferred general practice and GP. This helps ensure that your healthcare is coordinated by a team that understands your medical history and long-term health needs.

By registering with MyMedicare, you are identifying your regular practice for ongoing care.

Benefits of MyMedicare

Registering for MyMedicare can provide several benefits for patients, including:

• Stronger relationship with your regular GP

• Improved continuity of care

• Better management of chronic conditions

• Access to longer Medicare-funded telehealth consultations with your registered practice

• Improved support for aged care residents and vulnerable patients

The program helps ensure that patients receive more personalised and coordinated healthcare services.

Who Can Register?

To register with MyMedicare, you must:

• Have a Medicare card (or Department of Veterans’ Affairs card)

• Have had at least two face-to-face visits with the same practice in the last 24 months, including one with a GP

Registration is completely free and voluntary, and you can change your registered practice if needed.

How to Register With Lakeside Medical Practice

Patients who wish to register with Lakeside Medical Practice can do so in a few simple ways:

1. Online through Medicare Online Services (myGov)

2. Through the Express Plus Medicare mobile app

3. By completing a registration form at our reception

Our reception team is happy to assist you with the process if you need help.

Our Commitment to Your Care

At Lakeside Medical Practice, we believe that continuity of care is essential for maintaining good health. Programs like MyMedicare help strengthen the connection between patients and their regular GP, allowing us to provide more personalised and coordinated care.

By registering with Lakeside Medical Practice under the MyMedicare program, you help ensure that your healthcare is managed by a team that understands your health history and is committed to supporting your wellbeing.

If you would like more information about MyMedicare registration, please speak with our reception team during your next visit.

We look forward to continuing to care for you and your family.