Download the myGov app (Skip this step if you already have it)
Log in using your myGov username and password or your myGov Digital Identity.
Tap the Medicare service from your linked services.
Select “Register for MyMedicare”.
Follow the prompts to choose your regular GP and practice.
Submit your registration — and you’re done!
Option 2
Register via the Express Plus Medicare App
Download the Express Plus Medicare app (Skip this step if you already have it)
Log in using your myGov details or a 4-digit PIN (if already set up).
From the home screen, tap “MyMedicare”, then tap “Start”.
Search for your GP practice (we are Launceston Central Medical Centre).
Select your preferred GP and follow the instructions.
Review your registration, hit submit and you’re all set!
How will it benefit me?
MyMedicare is designed to strengthen the connection between you and your preferred GP and medical practice. By regularly attending the same clinic and seeing the same doctor, your GP can provide more consistent and personalised care.
Being registered with our practice also supports better coordination of your care. It allows improved communication between your GP and other healthcare providers, such as specialists and hospitals. This means quicker access to test results, discharge summaries, and better collaboration with pharmacists and allied health professionals.
You’re still free to visit other clinics if needed. However, by nominating The Launceston Medical Centre as your preferred clinic, you’ll receive additional Medicare benefits here. To do this, you must register with MyMedicare, select our clinic, and nominate your preferred GP. Patients registered with MyMedicare will also be eligible for a higher Medicare rebate for longer telehealth consults (over 20 minutes), making it more affordable to have extended remote discussions with your GP, but only through your nominated clinic.
Do I have to pay to register?
No, registering for MyMedicare is completely free and voluntary.
What are the eligibility criteria?
To be eligible, most patients need to have attended two in-person appointments at the same practice within the past 24 months.
Do I have to register?
No, registration is not mandatory. However, if you choose not to register, you won’t be able to access the additional Medicare benefits currently offered through MyMedicare when you visit The Launceston Medical Centre.
Please note that future changes to Medicare services or programs may only be available to patients who are registered with MyMedicare, so registering now ensures you stay eligible for any new benefits as they are introduced.
When does registration open?
Registrations for MyMedicare opened on 1 October 2023. There is no closing date—patients can register at any time.
Can I register my children?
Yes, if you’d like your children to receive MyMedicare benefits, each child must be registered individually.
Children under 14 must be registered by a parent or legal guardian, who will also need to give consent on their behalf.
Can I only visit one clinic?
No, registering does not stop you from seeing other doctors or visiting different clinics. However, the additional Medicare benefits are only available at the clinic you have chosen as your preferred clinic.
If your situation changes, you’re free to update your chosen clinic or cancel your registration whenever you like.
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