Medicare
How Medicare can help fund your psychology sessions.
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- Do I need to be a concession card holder to access bulk billing?No. Any Medicare card holder with a GP referral can access up to 10 bulk-billed sessions per calendar year.
- What is a referral and an MHTP? Do I need them before booking an appointment?Yes. We need a GP referral letter and a Mental Health Treatment Plan for Medicare to fund your appointment.
- What is a Medicare reference number?It's the number next to your name on your Medicare card.
- When do I need to visit my GP for a review?You'll need to book in a review with your referring GP after your sixth and tenth session with your psychologist.
- Do I need a Medicare card?Medicare can help you fund up to 10 psychology sessions per calendar year.
- Why do I need a GP referral?All Medicare-subsidised appointments require a referral and a Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP).
- What is a Mental Health Treatment Plan?A Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP) is a document your doctor provides to your psychologist.
- My doctor sent you my referral, what do I do next?Book an appointment.
- How many Medicare sessions do I have left?Your Documents page shows how many Medicare sessions are left on your Mental Health Treatment Plan.
- How do I upload my referral and Mental Health Treatment Plan?Upload your GP referral and MHTP on your Documents page. PDF, JPEG, PNG and HEIC files up to 50MB are accepted.
- Can I use a Chronic Disease Management Plan instead of a Mental Health Treatment Plan?Our Medicare-funded sessions use a GP referral and a Mental Health Treatment Plan. Contact us before booking if your GP gave you a different plan.
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