How to access psychology services through Medicare

This week Dr Cassidy talks about how to access a Medicare rebate to help access psychology sessions.

Key points:

• See your GP and book a double appointment to get a mental health care plan
• You must have a mental health concern, unfortunately other problems (e.g. couple counselling) are not covered by Medicare
• You can access up to 10 sessions in a calendar year
• There is often a gap to pay above the Medicare rebate, the sessions are not free
• Rebates are $124.50 for Clinical Psychology and $84.80 for Psychology per session

Call us if you need more information on 6381 0071