Medicare Provider Number Eligibility (GP only)

This GP‑only tool follows your rules exactly. First answer OTD/FGAMS and Fellowship together. If OTD/FGAMS is Yes, answer Moratorium and Residency together. The conclusion matches your specified outcomes.

GP eligibility decision tool

Determine whether you need a DPA location, a 3GA program (mostly MMM2–7), or can work anywhere.

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Answer both questions

Are you OTD/FGAMS?

Yes

Do you have fellowship?

Yes

Your outcome will appear here

Answer both questions on each screen to see the conclusion and reasoning.

Key terms and how they apply to GPs

Expand the sections below for quick explanations used in this checker.

Check MMM and DPA status for an address

Use the official Health Workforce Locator to verify Modified Monash Model (MMM) and Distribution Priority Area (DPA) status for any practice location.

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Disclaimer: This is general information only and not legal advice. This tool is in draft mode and under testing — do not make any decision based solely on this tool. Exemptions are limited and assessed by the Department and Services Australia. Always verify your circumstances with official sources (e.g. DoctorConnect, Department of Health, Services Australia) and your college/program.

Overseas Trained Doctor (OTD)

FGAMS (Foreign Graduate of an Accredited Medical School)

Fellowship (RACGP or ACRRM)

10‑year moratorium (Section 19AB)

DPA (Distribution Priority Area)

MMM (Modified Monash Model)

3GA program (Section 3GA of the Health Insurance Act)

Sections 19AA and 19AB — quick summary