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Indefinite referrals
I am just over 5 years since diagnosis. Both my oncologist and surgeon still see me each year. So I see one of them every 6 months. I have had an indefinite referral for my oncologist for 4 years but ...
Print this off and highlight the part about indefinite referrals.
https://www.humanservices.gov.au/organisations/health-professionals/subjects/referring-and-requesting-medicare-services#a2
Note also the 12 months (if your are on for something simple) starts from the date you are seen...not the date of referral.
Also link from AMA
https://ama.com.au/article/medicare-requirements-referrals-specialists-and-consultant-physicians
If you have to travel you can get a 2 years iptass or pats form also.
https://www.humanservices.gov.au/organisations/health-professionals/subjects/referring-and-requesting-medicare-services#a2
Note also the 12 months (if your are on for something simple) starts from the date you are seen...not the date of referral.
Also link from AMA
https://ama.com.au/article/medicare-requirements-referrals-specialists-and-consultant-physicians
If you have to travel you can get a 2 years iptass or pats form also.