From 1 July 2025, four new Medicare items will now support longer consultation times and higher rebates for specialised gynaecological care.  

The government has invested more than $49 million to provide around 430,000 more services to help women across the country with complex gynaecological conditions including endometriosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome and chronic pelvic pain.

This will give women and girls access to timely and appropriate assessments, ensuring they aren’t waiting for critical diagnoses and treatments.

New menopause and perimenopause health assessments are also now available under Medicare. These new items will support women experiencing the symptoms of menopause and perimenopause to get the holistic care they need from their family GP.

One in five Australian women will have menopausal symptoms severe enough to interfere with their daily life.

The government is providing $26 million to deliver the new health assessments and ensure women receive the best care at the right time for their individual circumstances.

Women should talk to their healthcare provider about their eligibility for these new Medicare items, which are now available.