Updates to Chronic Condition Care Plans
From 1 July 2025, Medicare is updating how chronic disease care plans (also called GP Management Plans) are structured.
Updates to Chronic Condition Care Plans
From 1 July 2025, Medicare is updating how chronic disease care plans (also called GP Management Plans) are structured. These changes are designed to make things simpler for patients, GPs, and allied health professionals.
What is a Care Plan?
A chronic disease care plan is a personalised health roadmap created by your GP (and often supported by our nurses). It helps you manage ongoing or long-term health conditions such as:
- Diabetes
- Asthma
- Heart disease
- Arthritis
- Mental health conditions
And many other conditions lasting 6 months or more
The plan outlines your treatment goals, the services you need, and how your healthcare team will work together to support you.
Who is Eligible?
You may be eligible for a care plan if you have a health condition that has lasted, or is likely to last, six months or longer.
Your GP will assess your situation and work with you to decide whether a plan is right for you
What Do You Get with a Care Plan?
- A clear, tailored plan to help you stay on top of your health
- Access to up to five Medicare-subsidised visits each year with allied health providers, such as physiotherapists, podiatrists, dietitians, psychologists, and others
- Bulk-billed nurse led review appointments every three months at our clinic, to make sure your care is still on track
What This Means for You
Ultimately, these changes are about reducing paperwork and making care more coordinated. Your health support, access to allied health visits, and quarterly reviews all remain the same.
If you have any questions or would like to check if you’re eligible for a care plan, please ask your GP or nurse at your next appointment. We’re here to help you every step of the way.
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