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Bulk Billing Doctor Consults Online No-Out-of-Pocket

Eligible Medicare cardholders can see an AHPRA-registered GP online through Prime Medic at no out-of-pocket cost for the consult, with coverage for prescriptions, medical certificates, and referrals by phone or video.

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Bulk Billed Telehealth Consults With an AHPRA-Registered GP

If you hold a valid Medicare card, a standard telehealth consult with an AHPRA-registered GP through Prime Medic is bulk billed for eligible patients, so there's no out-of-pocket cost for the consult itself. You can speak with a doctor by phone or video from anywhere in Australia, for everyday health needs such as prescriptions, medical certificates, specialist referrals and general health questions. Consults are available across every state and territory, so you're not limited to what's currently open near you. All you need is a valid Medicare card and a phone or device with video access.

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How It Works?

Book a Bulk Billing GP Online in 3 Simple Steps

1

Select your consult type

Choose the service you need - GP Consult or mental health plan. Have your Medicare card ready.

2

Enter your Medicare details

Provide your Medicare card number securely. No credit card required for eligible bulk billed consults.

3

Connect with your GP

Consult with an AHPRA-registered doctor in under 20-30 minutes. We submit the Medicare claim on your behalf.

Eligibility for Bulk Billing

Who Is Eligible for Bulk Billing with Prime Medic?

Bulk billing at Prime Medic is available to patients who meet the following criteria:

  • checkYou hold a valid Australian Medicare card
  • checkYou are physically located in Australia at the time of consultation
  • checkYour consult falls within the eligible service types and hours listed above

If you meet these criteria, Prime Medic submits your Medicare claim directly on your behalf. You pay nothing out of pocket for eligible bulk billed services - no gap fees, no booking fees, no surprises.

Additional Information

Patients who do not meet all priority criteria may still be eligible for bulk billed consultations. However, these bookings are subject to limited availability, different time slots, and clinical discretion.

What services are bulk billed?

  • 1
    Bulk billed GP consultations are available for eligible patients, including medical advice, prescriptions, certificates and referrals, with no out-of-pocket cost under Medicare
  • 2
    Mental Health Care Plans - available every day if clinically appropriate
  • 3
    Online scripts - bulk billing availability depends on consultation type and timing

Outside of available hours, Prime Medic consults are privately billed. Our private fees start from $37.99 - still significantly lower than most in-person GP gap fees.

Services

What You Can Get in a Bulk Billing Doctor Consult

A single bulk billed consult can cover more than one need, depending on what your GP assesses as clinically appropriate. Here's what patients most commonly come to Prime Medic for:

Prescriptions & Repeat Scripts

If your GP determines a prescription is clinically appropriate, it's issued electronically as bulk billed online scripts, with no pharmacy visit needed to fill a paper script.

Medical Certificates

Need documentation for work, study or carer's leave? Your GP can issue a bulk billed medical certificate electronically after assessing your situation.

Specialist Referrals

If you need to see a specialist, your GP can issue a bulk billed specialist referral where clinically appropriate, sent electronically to use with the provider of your choice.

Telehealth Appointments

Prefer phone over video, or need to understand what's involved first? See bulk billed telehealth appointment options and choose what suits your situation.

When a Fee May Apply

Not every consult or service is bulk billed. Here's what you should know:

  • Longer appointments may attract a fee.
  • Some out-of-hours consults can incur a fee.
  • Services outside the Medicare Benefits Schedule.
  • You'll always be told the cost clearly before you confirm your booking.
Bulk billing only covers the consult itself. Separate costs like medication at the pharmacy, or a specialist's own fees after a referral, are set by that provider.
Comparison

Bulk Billing vs a Medicare Rebate

Understanding the difference helps you know what to expect at your appointment.

Feature Bulk Billing Medicare Rebate
Upfront Cost $0 — You pay nothing You pay the full fee first
Claim Process GP claims directly from Medicare You claim back from Medicare after
Separate Claim Needed No separate claim required Yes, you must lodge a claim
Out-of-Pocket Cost Usually $0 for eligible consults Gap fee may apply after rebate
Prime Medic Option Available for eligible patients Not applicable - Prime Medic bulk bills directly

For a full breakdown, see the difference between bulk billing and a gap fee.

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Why Choose Prime Medic

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No Out-of-Pocket Cost (When Eligible)

Eligible bulk billed consults no cost to you. Medicare covers the full fee. We submit the claim - you never see a bill.

AHPRA-Registered Doctors Only

Every Prime Medic GP is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). You're always speaking to a fully qualified, practising Australian doctor.

Available 24 hours a day

Need a GP at 2am on a Sunday? We're available. Bulk billing applies after-hours and on public holidays for eligible patients.

Scripts, Certificates & Referrals Included

If clinically appropriate, your GP can issue a prescription, medical / carer certificate or specialist referral in the same consult - all delivered securely online online without delay.

Medicare Claim Handled for You

Just provide your Medicare card details at booking. We process the claim directly - no forms, no paperwork, no follow-up needed from you.

Secure & Private

Consultations are conducted over encrypted video. Your health records are stored securely in compliance with Australian Privacy Principles.

Ready to See a Bulk Billing GP? Start in Minutes.

No waiting rooms. No out-of-pocket cost if eligible. An AHPRA-registered doctor, available now.

Medicare card required. Bulk billing applies to eligible services during specified hours.

Frequently Asked Question

Some common questions asked by you

A bulk billing doctor is an AHPRA-registered GP who charges Medicare directly for your consultation. If you're eligible, you pay no out of pocket - Medicare covers the entire fee. Prime Medic offers bulk billed consults for eligible patients during after-hours periods and for mental health care plans.

Still have questions

View all FAQs or have a live chat with our support team. We can help you with your queries.

Fast checked by: Dr Muhammad Mohsin

CEO, Founder and Chief Medical Officer, Prime Medic.
The content on this page was checked for factual accuracy by Dr Muhammad Mohsin prior to publication. 20-Aug-2026 10:45:00.