Psychology Referral pathways
If a patient is suffering from a mental health condition their GP can complete a mental health care plan, which enables them to obtain a medicare rebate for psychological therapy. If a mental health care plan is not obtained, individuals are eligible to attend psychology sessions for a private fee. Please note, depending on individual policies, some patients may be eligible for rebates with their private health insurer.
GP Mental Health Care Plan & Psychology Medicare Rebates
With a mental health care plan clients are eligible for a Medicare rebate of $128.40 (for treatment with a clinical psychologist) or a Medicare rebate of $87.45 (for treatment with a clinical psychology registrar).
The GP provides an initial referral and mental health care plan, and this allows clients to receive Medicare rebates for 10 sessions (50 minutes in length), and these sessions can be face-to-face, via telehealth or telephone. Clients are initially able to access a Medicare rebate for 6 sessions, then they will be required to return to their GP for a review, and the review from their GP allows them to access a Medicare rebate for the additional 4 sessions.
Professionals wanting to obtain further information in relation to referrals, please do not hesitate to contact us to ask any further questions. If preferred, referrals may be sent via fax to (02) 4077 5812.