Fees & Rebates
Fees and cancellation policy
Sessions are generally charged on a 50 minutes basis. Please contact Keren for details on the fee structure. A minimum of 48 hours notice of cancellation is required during business hours in order to allow sufficient time to offer the appointment time to someone else who is in need of treatment. The appointment time has been reserved specifically for you so all missed/ forgotten appointments or late cancellations will be charged at a full fee. Please bear in mind that late cancellations or appointments not attended are not covered by any funding schemes and therefore no rebates will apply.
Medicare Better Access to Mental Health initiative
You may be eligible to receive a Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP). GPs, paediatricians and psychiatrists can refer their patients for psychological services. Eligibility is assessed by the referring doctor who will monitor and review regularly. A MHTP allows for six therapy sessions following which the patient will require a review from the doctor who then assesses and decides whether a further four sessions are warranted. A maximum of ten sessions per calendar year are rebatable. Please note that assessments are NOT covered under a MHTP.
Medicare Chronic Disease Management (CDM)
GPs can prepare a Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP) previously known as Enhanced Primary Care plan for patients who need support in managing a complex and/or chronic illness. A CDM referral allows you to access up to five allied health sessions over a 12-month period.
Medicare pregnancy support counselling
General Practitioners can refer for non-directive pregnancy support counselling for a patient who is concerned about a current pregnancy or a pregnancy that occured in the preceding 12 months. A maximum of three sessions are rebatable per pregnancy.
Medicare Complex Neurodevelopmental Disorder
A psychiatrist or paediatrician can refer a patient under the age of 25 years to access up to four assessments sessions (maximum eight across the lifetime) for the purpose of assistance with diagnosis or to contribute to the treatment and management plan for a Complex Neurodevelopmental Disorder. Another referral can be made to access up to 10 treatment sessions (maximum 20 accross the lifetime) for a Complex Neurodevelopmental Disorder.
Private Health Fund
You may be entitled to a rebate through your private health fund depending on the level of extras cover. Please check with your private health fund to determine if you are eligible. You cannot use your private health insurance ancillary cover to top up the Medicare rebates for these services. You need to decide if you will use Medicare or your private health insurance ancillary cover to pay for the psychological services that you receive.
National Disability Insurance Scheme
If you have self or plan managed National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) funding you can claim for approved services. Services for NDIS agency managed funding is not provided.
Transport Accident Commission
If you are eligible, psychological services under the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) can be provided.