Medicare

A doctor who holds AHPRA general registration and is on an eligible temporary visa can apply for a Medicare provider number and work in a GP practice without being enrolled in any of those programs. This route operates under a distinct legal mechanism — a section 19AB pathway exemption — rather than the section 3GA “approved placement” pathway used by the training programs.

Ready to finish your registration? Learn how to transition from your visa to RACGP Part C and secure your Medicare Provider Number to get you practice ready.

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