GP Chronic Condition Management Plans (GPCCMP)

A GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP) is a personalised plan of action created between you and your GP to help manage your chronic (long-term) condition. It records your health goals, identifies your care needs and priorities, outlines the services your GP will provide, and lists the steps you can take to help manage your condition day to day.

What changed from 1 July 2025?

From 1 July 2025, the previous GP Management Plan (GPMP) and Team Care Arrangement (TCA) were replaced with the single, streamlined GPCCMP. This change was designed to reduce paperwork, simplify the referral process, and put more choice and flexibility in the hands of patients. The shift in language from "disease" to "condition" also means a broader range of patients are now eligible for a structured care plan.

Who is eligible?

The GPCCMP is available to patients with at least one medical condition that has been, or is likely to be, present for at least 6 months, or that is terminal. There is no set list of eligible conditions. It is up to your GP's clinical judgement to determine whether a plan is appropriate for you. This may include conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, asthma, hypertension, obesity, and many others.

What does the plan include?

Your GPCCMP will be developed by your GP and may include your individualised health goals, required treatments and interventions, actions you can take to help manage your condition, and referrals to allied health professionals where needed.

Accessing Allied Health Services

Through your GPCCMP, Medicare provides a rebate for up to 5 allied health visits per calendar year, or 10 visits for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients. Eligible Allied Health Professionals include dietitians, physiotherapists, podiatrists, psychologists, and credentialled diabetes educators, among others.

Under the new arrangements, your GP no longer needs to consult with other providers before making a referral. Referrals are now issued as a standard letter, similar to a referral to any other specialist, and you are free to choose your preferred allied health provider. Referrals are valid for 18 months from the date of your first allied health session.

It is important to note that you do not need to use allied health visits to benefit from having a GPCCMP. The plan and its regular reviews are valuable in their own right.

Reviews

Your GPCCMP can be reviewed once every 3 months, or more frequently in exceptional circumstances, such as when there is a significant change in your condition. Regular reviews help ensure your health goals and care needs continue to be met over time and are an important part of managing your condition well.

MyMedicare

If you are registered with MyMedicare, you are required to access your GPCCMP and reviews through the practice where you are registered, to support continuity of care. If you are not yet registered with MyMedicare, ask your GP about how it may benefit you.

What if I already have a GP Management Plan?

Existing plans and referrals will remain valid until July 2027, so there is no need to take immediate action. Your GP will transition you to a GPCCMP at your next suitable appointment.