It is very frustrating I know. Perhaps see if you can try to find another GP that bulk bills and then maybe see your regular GP for “critical” matters (if that makes sense).

It really sucks doesn’t it? We are turning into America. There are still some doctors out there that bulk bill, maybe you can search for a new one?

Do you have a health care card? Most doctors still bulk bill with a hhc I thought. There are definitely still some gps round who bulk bill. You may just have to find a new gp and travel a little further.

This is a huge problem in Tasmania. We can only get bulk billing doctors if on a health care card. Unfortunately, for us that means we just don’t go. We would have to be dying…
Have you tried the At Home Doctor service? They are no longer operating in Tasmania, but if you are elsewhere, there might be a service? They used to come out to the house after hours and bulk bill.

Some GPs still bulk bill at private practices, it’s up to them to use their discretion. Bulk billing GPs are fast disappearing

Talk to your GP. They may be willing to make special arrangements for you.

then find one that does?

I feel for you. It’s a difficult situation to be in. Can you talk to you GP about it. Sometimes GPs make exceptions to copayments or reduce them because of your circumstances

Check with Services Australia to see if you are eligible for a low income health care card. And see if your Doctor will accept that. It’s getting harder to get healthcare

My GP clinic has changed to billing however it is up to the doctors discretion if they decide to bulk bill it or not.
It’s worth an ask.
Or try applying for a low income health care card from Centrelink.

It’s so tough at the moment so many Dr’s not bulk billing or accepting certain payments. I would shop around you can ask for a copy of your records so your new Dr has it.

Bulk billing can be done at the doctors discretion. Ask them.

Talk to your GP. Ours officially does not bulk bill, but unofficially they do for selected patients. For example, we’re there a LOT because of multiple health issues, and quick checks for our kids will often be bulk billed.

That’s so hard! We’ve started going to the walk in drs for quick checks. Any annual check ups we still go to our regular and pay

I would be looking for another bulk billed GP now. Crazy decision they have made

Also, I found out the other day, there’s such a thing as a care plan. If you have a chronic illness that requires regular GP visits, your Dr can draw up a care plan which entitles you to 4 free visits a year as well as other free/discounted health professionals. Not a lot, but it’s something that helps

Some doctors will bulk bill individual patients. I know my Dr charges a reduced rate to some HCC holders and bulk bills a few others full rate.

speak to your doctor about your situation. i know my GP chooses to bulk bill for some patients but not for others. I know that she bulk bills me and my family, but my friends who see the same dr have to pay for their appointments.

It’s a sad situation for many. Speak to your doctor about in case they can help.

My GP was the same but they still offer bulk billing for telehealth, you only pay if you have a face to face. Maybe they will consider doing something similar. Here in WA, we are finding less and less bulk billing GP’s. I would have a chat to your doctor and see if there is anything they can do to assist you. Good luck