Provider number mobility for GPs in disaster-affected areas

Module 2 – Response | Provider number mobility for GPs in disaster-affected areas

Normally, practitioners need a provider number for each location they work from. Arrangements are in place to support GPs working in disaster-affected areas.

In an emergency or disaster-affected area, provider numbers will likely become automatically transferable. This allows GPs registered at a location in a disaster-affected area (provided they are an unrestricted provider not working under a 3GA training placement and/or 19AB exemption) to work in evacuation centres or other locations if they are displaced from their practice.

Provider numbers become transferable automatically once a disaster has been declared and can be used in other locations as required. If Services Australia does not implement temporary provider number mobility, GPs working at different locations will need to apply for a temporary provider number via the Services Australia website.