How to Complete the Medicare DB2-GP Form
The DB2-GP is a tri-part Medicare assignment form used by Australian general practitioners. A separate form must be completed for each patient visit. Follow these steps to complete it correctly.
- Imprint the patient's Medicare Card. Use the card imprinter to record the patient's Medicare details in the designated section of the form.
- Record the service date and consultation level. Enter the exact date of the consultation and the applicable level (for example, Level A, B, C, or D).
- Enter the MBS item number. Write the relevant Medicare Benefits Schedule item number corresponding to the service provided.
- Complete the practitioner section. Add your provider number, practice address, and signature in the designated area.
- Obtain the patient's signature. Ask the patient to sign and date the form once all sections are complete, confirming their consent for Medicare assignment.
- Distribute all three copies. Submit the Medicare copy for claim processing, retain the practitioner copy for your records, and give the patient their copy.
Information Required on the Form
Before completing the form, ensure you have the following details available:
- Patient's full name and Medicare card number
- Date of the medical service
- Consultation level and MBS item number
- Practitioner provider number and practice address
- Patient's signature confirming Medicare assignment consent
Visitors Under the Reciprocal Health Care Agreement
Patients from countries with a Reciprocal Health Care Agreement (RHCA) with Australia may also use this form. Benefits under the RHCA are limited to medical care that is immediately necessary and cannot be delayed until the patient returns home.
Common Questions About the DB2-GP
Who can use this form?
The form is for use by registered general practitioners in Australia only. Specialists and other healthcare providers use separate Medicare assignment forms for their services.
Is a new form required for each visit?
Yes. A separate form must be completed for each individual patient visit, even when the same patient returns multiple times. This requirement supports accurate record-keeping for every Medicare claim submitted.
What happens after the form is submitted to Medicare?
Medicare processes the assignment and pays the Medicare benefit directly to the practitioner. The patient is responsible only for any gap between the Medicare benefit and the total fee charged.
Related Medicare Forms
If you work with Medicare documentation, you may also need a Medicare consent form for patient authorisation, a patient information form to record demographic details, or an insurance assignment form for other benefit assignments.
