Assignment of Benefit Changes 1 July 2026

From 1 July 2026, the Medicare Assignment of Benefit (AoB) process will undergo a major digital transformation, supported by legislative changes and the need for more secure and efficient healthcare billing.

• Assignment of Benefit FAQs
• Assignment of Benefit Practice Resources

IMPORTANT  These changes will not be enabled in Bp Premier until the changeover date of 1 July 2026.

Bp Comms Alpha Tag Changes 1 July 2026

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is introducing a new SMS Sender ID Register from 1 July 2026. This reform is designed to protect Australians from scam and spam text messages.

The ACMA has already demonstrated its enforcement approach, having issued fines to Tabcorp, Lululemon, and Lycamobile for breaching spam requirements including sending messages without proper consent or adequate sending identification.

See the Bp Comms Alpha Tag Changes article on the Bp Premier Knowledge Base for more information.

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