Do I need a GP referral?
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A GP referral is required in the form of a Mental Health Care Plan in order to access a Medicare rebate. This is valid for up to 10 sessions per year. Ongoing therapy can be provided without the need for further referral.
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What is the Medicare rebate?
The Medicare rebate can be accessed if you have a GP referral in the form of a Mental Health Care Plan or a Psychiatrist’s referral. After 6 sessions of therapy under a Mental Health Care Plan, an assessment is required by your referring GP or Psychiatrist to review your eligibility for a further 4 therapy sessions. You may still see Deb after you can no longer access your Medicare rebate and may be entitled to further rebates from your Private Health insurer if you have one. The details of how much their rebate is and for how long you can access it will depend on your insurer. You will have to contact your insurer to clarify this.
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What are the fees?
Standard session* $150
Medicare rebate $77.80
* Standard session duration usually 50+ minutes
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What if I cancel or miss my appointment?
Life can become busy and it might be difficult at times to attend a scheduled appointment. Please provide as much notice as possible when reschuduling or cancelling appointments. There will be a cancellation fee of $50 (plus GST) if cancellation occurs within 24 hours of the scheduled appointment time. There will be a non-attendance fee of $80 (plus GST).