Fees are subject to variation depending on the assessment/services you are required. Please note, obtaining a referral from GP under the Medicare Benefits Schedule, will make you eligible to receive a rebate from Medicare or your respective health fund.
What payment methods do we accept?
Cash and Bank transfer.
Rebates
To obtain a rebate for a session with an Occupational Therapist, a referral from your GP is needed. Inform your GP that you want to see an Occupational Therapist for Medicare rebate for:
1. ECP – Occupational Therapy services (up to 5 per calendar year)
or
2. Medicare Mental Health Care Plan – Focussed Psychological Strategies with an Occupational Therapist
(Individual item number: 80125, 80130, 80135m 80140)
For more details, please check this link:
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/mbsonline/publishing.nsf/Content/20953D6469015482CA257A390007D88E/$File/201211-Allied.pdf
Who do I have to be referred by?
What sort of services will be provided to me?
Any Focused Psychological Strategy (FPS), including: psychoeducation, cognitive-behavioural therapy, relaxation strategies, skills training (e.g. cognitive rehabilitation/retraining) and pain management /chronic disease management.
How many sessions am I allowed?
1. Clients with an assessed mental health disorder – up to 10 sessions per calendar year.
2. Clients with chronic medical condition and complex care needs – up to 5 individual sessions per calendar year.
What Rebate Will I Receive?
From 2012 Details of Applicable Rebates:Individual Occupational Therapy session (ECP)Item 10958 – Rebate $62.25Individual Focussed Psychological Strategies (Medicare Mental Health Care Plan) : item 80130, 80135 – Rebate $87.70