COVID-19 Telehealth Fees
During the COVID-19 crisis, special provisions are being made to offer sessions via an internet video platform or telephone. Therapy can be effectively delivered via telehealth and see this link for tips on how to maximize your telehealth experience.
Medicare Rebates
All those with a current Mental Health Care Plan are eligible for a Medicare rebate for telehealth consults from March 30 to September 30. There is still a limit on 10 sessions per calendar year.
Private Health Fund Rebates
The majority of Australian health funds have agreed to provide full or partial rebates for teleconsultations provided by psychologists, from Monday 30 March, 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 from March 30 to September 30. There is still a limit on 10 sessions per calendar year.
Private Health Fund Rebates
The majority of Australian health funds have agreed to provide full or partial rebates for teleconsultations provided by psychologists, from Monday 30 March, 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, and
- The service is delivered before 30 September 2020