Medicare Rebates
A Mental Health Care Plan from your doctor can help you recover up to 55% of your consultation fees through Medicare.
Do I need a doctor referral?
Only if you want to claim a Medicare rebate. We are able to see you without a doctor’s referral although it can still be beneficial to keep your doctor informed for more wholistic treatment and support.
To claim Medicare rebates, you will need to have provided us with a valid Mental Health Care Plan from your doctor. The date shown on the care plan must be current, and rebates cannot be back-dated for sessions that have been attended prior to the date of the care plan.
How many sessions do I get?
With a Mental Health Care Plan from your doctor, you may be eligible for 10 individual sessions and 10 group sessions per calendar year (1 January till 31 December).
After your doctor has prepared a Mental Health Care Plan, you will be referred to a psychologist for up to 6 sessions. Keep in mind you may not need to use all 6 sessions. If you have used all 6 sessions your progress will be reviewed with you and if it is agreed that you could still benefit from some further sessions a letter will be written to your doctor requesting a review of the Mental health treatment plan. This may entitle you to a further 4 sessions, totaling 10 individual sessions per calendar year.
I have a referral for a different psychologist, can I use it at mindset psychology and health?
Yes, Medicare allows any eligible allied health professional to accept referrals addressed to other psychologists. Once you have attended your first session, your psychologist will notify your doctor that you have chosen to commence treatment with them.
Can I claim both medicare and private health insurance for the same session?
Unfortunately you can only make one claim from either private health insurance or Medicare per session. Private health insurance and Medicare can’t be used to cover gaps.
How much is the rebate?
Rebates for a single session are $131.65 with a clinical psychologist and $89.65 with a general psychologist.
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- 02 4086 7141
- hello@mbicentre.com.au
- Level 1, Suite 1, 21 Annie Street, Wickham, NSW, 2293
- Monday - Friday - 9:00AM – 4:30PM
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