Medicare

Medicare Plans

Psychologists are able to offer a Medicare rebate for counselling services on either a GP Mental Health Care Plan (GPMHP) or GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (formally known as an Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) or Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Plan).

Medicare allows up to ten sessions per calendar year for GPMHP and 5 sessions for GP Chronic Condition Management Plans (EPC/CDM plans). 

Fees and Rebates 

Counselling appointments at Links Psychology are $165, this is for initial and ongoing, individual sessions.  We also provide couples counselling at $175 per session.  If you have a GP Mental Health Care Plan then we can process the Medicare rebate of $101.55 for you at the time of your consult, leaving a gap of $63.45. The rebate for an EPC plan is $63.40, with a gap of $101.60. 

Please let us know if you are currently experiencing financial hardship or are a concession, health care or pension card holder.

Telehealth

Our consultations are primarily via face to face, however do offer limited Telehealth services (via phone or video).  We are currently only taking new referrals for face to face appointments, not Telehealth.  Telehealth appointments are paid via direct deposit or credit card over the phone prior to your appointment.  

Claiming your Medicare Rebate

We are process your Medicare rebate at the time of the appointment electronically.  The rebate will be deposited via Medicare into the account you have listed with Medicare.  If you do not have banking details registered with Medicare please let reception staff know so alternate arrangements can be made.