Costs and funding
Once out-of-pocket costs for eligible out-of-hospital Medicare services reach the annual threshold, the Extended Medicare Safety Net increases rebates on further eligible services for the rest of the calendar year. Families should confirm their registration with Services Australia, because thresholds apply to registered families as a unit.
Sources
- Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (ranzcog.edu.au)
- Healthdirect Australia (healthdirect.gov.au)
Last reviewed: 10 September 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only — always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.