There is no specific MBS item for long COVID — but many existing Medicare items cover its symptoms. Select your symptom type to see what’s available.
📋 Sources: MBS Online — GPCCMP item 965, Better Access items, spirometry items — mbsonline.gov.au ↗. Services Australia — servicesaustralia.gov.au ↗. State health departments 2025. This page provides general information. What Medicare covers for your situation depends on your GP’s assessment of your individual circumstances.
🇦🇺 Australia · MBS March 2026
ℹ️ General information only. What Medicare covers for your specific situation depends on your individual circumstances and your GP’s assessment. This page helps you understand what’s available — your GP decides what’s appropriate for you.
What Medicare may cover — by symptom
Select your main symptom area. Your GP accesses all of these — ask at your next appointment.
Prepare for your GP appointment — checklist
Tap each item as you prepare. The more information you bring, the more your GP can do for you.
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Write down all your symptoms — when they started, how long you’ve had them, what makes them better or worse
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Rate the severity of each symptom (1–10) and how it affects your daily life (work, sleep, exercise, relationships)
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Confirm your COVID infection history — when you had COVID, how severe, which variant if known, vaccinations before and after infection
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List current medications and supplements — including anything you’re taking for symptoms
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Mention your work situation — are symptoms affecting your ability to work? This may be relevant for planning.
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Ask specifically about a care plan — if symptoms have lasted 6+ months, ask “Am I eligible for a chronic condition care plan?”
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Ask about mental health support — if you’re experiencing anxiety, depression, or cognitive changes, ask “Can I get a Mental Health Treatment Plan?”
Tap each item as you prepare
Long COVID clinics in Australia
Several states have established long COVID clinics or multidisciplinary services. These are usually accessed via GP referral. Availability varies by location. Source: state health departments, 2025
🔵 VIC: COVID Recovery Clinics at major hospitals via GP referral. health.vic.gov.au ↗
🔵 NSW: Long COVID clinics across Local Health Districts via GP referral. nsw.gov.au ↗
🌐 All states — Healthdirect:healthdirect.gov.au/long-covid ↗ — national guide and service finder. Your GP or local PHN can also direct you to services in your area.
Are there clinical trials for long COVID?
Yes. As of April 2026, there are active research trials investigating long COVID interventions in Australia and internationally. Participating in a trial can give you access to new treatments before they are widely available, at no cost. Source: PubMed search, April 2026
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Australian Clinical Trials:australianclinicaltrials.gov.au ↗ — official Australian Government registry. Search “long COVID” to find currently recruiting trials near you.
Ask your GP: Your GP or a long COVID clinic can advise on trials relevant to your specific symptoms. Not all trials are suitable for everyone — eligibility depends on your symptoms, history, and other factors.