Practice Experience Program Specialist (PEP SP) Participant Handbook - Substantially Comparable Stream

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Impact of leave on provider number

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When considering taking leave, you should consider the impact on your Medicare provider number and your ability to bill to Medicare during this time.

Duration of leave	Impact on provider number
Less than six calendar months	The RACGP will keep your provider number active. You must not bill using your PEP SP provider number while you are on leave. The RACGP monitors the use of provider numbers during periods of leave and will report cases of misuse to Services Australia and the MBA. Provider number misuse will also be handled as per the Academic Misconduct Policy.
More than six calendar months	The RACGP will withdraw you provider number. To remain eligible for the provider number, at least four weeks prior to returning to the program, you must confirm ongoing employment in your pre-leave practice by submitting a Change in Circumstances form via the PEP SP portal. If you are returning to a new practice after leave, you must notify the RACGP of your new employment circumstances by submitting a Change in Circumstances via the PEP SP portal. The RACGP will undertake an eligibility assessment to ensure a new provider number can be issued. If your new practice does not meet the eligibility and provider number requirements, you may be withdrawn from the program.

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