Primary Maternity Services Notice 2021
The Primary Maternity Services Notice 2021 (the 2021 Notice) sets out the service specifications and payment rules for remuneration of those practitioners with an authorisation to claim for the provision of community-based primary maternity services.
In 2021, the previous Primary Maternity Services Notice 2007 (the 2007 Notice), was updated so it could better deliver funding allocated in Budget 2020 for additional primary maternity care to women with complex needs, and to women living in rural areas.
The changes came into effect when the 2021 Notice was implemented on 29 November 2021.
Services provided on or after 29 November 2021 should be provided in accordance with the new 2021 Notice.
The 2007 Notice, and associated claim payments, will continue to apply to any care provided up to and including 28 November 2021.