What action do I need to take?

Healthcare consumers

If you are enrolled with Medicare or hold a Department of Veterans Affairs treatment card, you will automatically be allocated an IHI. You do not need to know your number to access healthcare services.

Healthcare providers

In order to participate in the HI Service, healthcare provider organisations will need to register for an HPI-O with Medicare Australia. Organisations that are eligible for an HPI-O need to meet the following requirements:

  • provides a healthcare service;
  • is a legal entity;
  • employs or contracts one or more individual healthcare providers or sole traders who are employed for the purpose of providing a health service.

An HPI-O may be linked to all relevant HPI-I numbers in you organisation. Organisations can apply directly to the HI Service via www.medicareaustralia.gov.au and completing the application form.

 

For more information

The following links provide a convenient starting point to find key information and resources on the HI Service: