Telehealth Fees
During the COVID-19 crisis, special provisions were made to offer sessions via a secure internet video platform or telephone. See this link for tips on how to maximize your telehealth experience. The government has extended this provision to the end of 2025, unless reviewed earlier. Note that the rebate is only available to you if you are in Australia at the time of the session. Overseas telehealth sessions are not eligible for a Medicare rebate.
As per usual, before allowing for any rebates from either Medicare or Health Funds, the cost of a 55 minute consultation is $225. Full payment is required at the appointment - please phone my secretary on 0421 777 856 or 3878 1222 after your session.
As per usual, before allowing for any rebates from either Medicare or Health Funds, the cost of a 55 minute consultation is $225. Full payment is required at the appointment - please phone my secretary on 0421 777 856 or 3878 1222 after your session.
Medicare Rebates
All those with a current Mental Health Care Plan are eligible for a Medicare rebate for telehealth consults, up to 10 per calender year, and up to 6 sessions per referral, according to the number of sessions referred by your doctor.
If you are referred with a GPMHCP or by your Psychiatrist, your out of pocket expenses for 55 minute consultations will be $93.35. To access Medicare rebates, please ensure your GP referral is up to date prior to your session and that Penny has been sent a copy.
Unfortunately, Medicare regulations do not allow us to take the gap fee as payment for the session. Once you have paid for the session, your medicare rebate will reimbursed back into your bank account.
Private Health Fund Rebates
The majority of Australian health funds agreed to provide full or partial rebates for teleconsultations provided by psychologists during the COVID-19 outbreak.
This is subject to the following conditions:
All those with a current Mental Health Care Plan are eligible for a Medicare rebate for telehealth consults, up to 10 per calender year, and up to 6 sessions per referral, according to the number of sessions referred by your doctor.
If you are referred with a GPMHCP or by your Psychiatrist, your out of pocket expenses for 55 minute consultations will be $93.35. To access Medicare rebates, please ensure your GP referral is up to date prior to your session and that Penny has been sent a copy.
Unfortunately, Medicare regulations do not allow us to take the gap fee as payment for the session. Once you have paid for the session, your medicare rebate will reimbursed back into your bank account.
Private Health Fund Rebates
The majority of Australian health funds agreed to provide full or partial rebates for teleconsultations provided by psychologists during the COVID-19 outbreak.
This is subject to the following conditions:
- The patient is undergoing an existing course of treatment, and has seen the psychologist providing the teleconsultation over the past six months, or
- For new patients, the telepsychology service has been recommended by their general practitioner