Medicare Referrals:
Clients with a relevant psychological problem and an appropriate Medicare referral from a GP, Psychiatrist or Paediatrician may be eligible for Medicare rebates for up to 12 visits a year. The Medicare rebates are currently:
Appointments with a Clinical Psychologist: $115.05 per 50 minute individual consultation
All the psychologists in our practice have a Masters or Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology and all have been accredited with Medicare to provide specialist Clinical Psychology items. Clients consulting these clinicians should receive a $115.05 rebate under the Medicare guidelines (i.e. up to 12 visits per year with appropriate referral). If referred by a GP you must be referred under a GP Mental Health Care Plan to qualify for a Medicare rebate.
Medicare Rebates also apply to group therapy sessions with appropriate referrals.
Other Clients:
The following services usually involve no fee to the client since we bill the relevant party directly:
* Workers Compensation claims (provided you have a referral from their GP or prior approval from the insurer).
* Motor Vehicle Accidents (provided you have a referral and have a CTP claim).
For other clients paying up front, a discount rate well below the APS recommended fee is charged. Please contact the office for details of the current rates.
