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13 December, 2025

Bulk Bill Bonus

ARARAT patients are set to benefit from a Federal Government initiative which will see all appointments at the Ararat Medical Centre bulk-billed. The Albanese Government introduced major bulk billing incentives from November 2025, part of an $8.5 billion Medicare investment, paying GPs for every bulk-billed patient, not just children and concession holders.

By Craig Wilson

Bulk billing has been welcomed at the Ararat Medical Centre. Pictured are Dr Prasad Fonseka, Dr Faraz Ahmad, Emma Stuchbery, Vicki Brewster, Michelle Pitcher, Member for Ripon Martha Haylett and Dr Chee Sheng Wong.
Bulk billing has been welcomed at the Ararat Medical Centre. Pictured are Dr Prasad Fonseka, Dr Faraz Ahmad, Emma Stuchbery, Vicki Brewster, Michelle Pitcher, Member for Ripon Martha Haylett and Dr Chee Sheng Wong.

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