A $7.9 billion Medicare overhaul will take effect on Saturday, meaning more Australians will soon be able to see their doctor for free.

Currently, those with a Commonwealth concession card and children aged under 16 are able to access bulk-billed services at the doctor.

However from November 1, the Government will be expanding its service, allowing access for bulk-billing services for all Australians with a Medicare card.

Additionally, the Government will introduce the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP), which gives an extra 12.5 per cent incentive payment that can be split between the GP and practices that sign up for the program.

The Medicare overhaul was a fixture of Anthony Albanese and Labor’s Federal Election campaign.

The Prime Minister pledged an $8b investment in

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