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The ROMPS program provides access to the higher A1 Medicare rebate for services provided in Rural, Remote and Metropolitan Area (RRMA) 4-7 locations and defined 'areas of consideration' by non-vocationally recognised medical practitioners who express an interest in achieving vocational recognition. Areas of consideration are areas that are not classified as RRMA 4-7 locations but exhibit the characteristics of rural areas.
The ROMPS program recognises the value of services provided in rural areas by non-vocationally recognised medical practitioners and provides substantial financial benefits for their patients. The program provides an incentive to encourage non-vocationally recognised medical practitioners to provide general practice services in RRMA 4-7 locations.
Medicare Australia administers the program on behalf of the Department of Health and Ageing (DoHA).
Medical Practitioners are required to complete an application form and receive notification from Medicare Australia that they are approved under the Program before they begin to bill the A1 items.
Media Release
From 2 April 2007 changes made to the Rural Other Medical Practitioners (ROMPs) Program allows non vocationally recognised medical practitioners providing general practice medical services in Albury, Wodonga and Tamworth to access the A1 Medicare rebate through the ROMPs program. |
For program application form and guidelines, please contact the GP Helpline on 1800 667 677.
More Doctors for Outer Metropolitan Areas
DoHA introduced the 'More Doctors for Outer Metropolitan Areas' Measure in January 2003. This initiative has been extended and a number of RRMA 1 and 2 areas that are experiencing a shortage of doctors may be declared 'areas of consideration' by the DoHA. General practices located within these areas of consideration are eligible for programs and incentives under the Measure. Eligible non vocationally registered doctors working under this Measure may be able to access A1 rebates.
Further information is available at the DoHA website by clicking here or alternatively call the DoHA Outer Metropolitan Hotline on 1800 727 899. RWAV does not recruit or support doctors to work in RRMA 1 or 2 areas. |
