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10/11/2025

Health Benefits Compliance

Regulator function

Support the integrity of Australia's Medicare programs by identifying and treating incorrect claiming, inappropriate practice and fraud by health providers. 

Legislation
  • Human Services (Medicare) Act 1973
  • Health Insurance Act 1973
  • National Health Act 1953
  • Dental Benefits Act 2008
  • and associated subordinate legislation 
Regulated community

Health and medical services providers receiving funding through Medicare programs. 

Portfolio
Health, Disability and Ageing
Internal to department / external
Internal
Ministerial Statement of Expectations
Ministerial Statement of Expectations
Ministerial Statement of Expectations date
15 August 2023
Regulator Statement of Intent
Regulator Statement of Intent
Regulator Statement of Intent date
15 August 2023
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