Health Legislation Amendment (Improved Medicare Integrity and Other Measures) Bill 2026

Summary

Amends the: Dental Benefits Act 2008, Health Insurance Act 1973 and National Health Act 1953 to apply additional regulatory and enforcement powers and update offences and civil penalties; National Health Act 1953 to expand administrative inquiry and overpayment recovery powers; Health Insurance Act 1973 to amend the operation of, and processes for, the Professional Services Review Scheme; Dental Benefits Act 2008 and Health Insurance Act 1973 to replace the Medicare Participation Review Committee process with powers for the Secretary to suspend or disqualify practitioners in specified circumstances; and Health Insurance Act 1973 and National Health Act 1953 to make technical amendments.