MEDICARE BETTER ACCESS
It may be possible to access Clinical Psychology services under Medicare with referral letter and GP Mental Health Care Plan from your treating General Practitioner.
Through Medicare each individual can access up to ten sessions per calendar year on the Better Access scheme. Medicare offers rebates of $141.85 per 50 – 60 minute session with a clinical psychologist. Please bring your GP MHCP referral and Medicare health card with you to your session.
The full fee for Clinical Psychology service is $220.00 per hour. If you are eligible for the Medicare rebate with a MHCP and referral, a gap payment of will be required. Concession fee for students, pensioners, Healthcare Card holders is $180. If you book for a Clinical Psychology service without the MHCP and referral letter then you will be charged private rates/the full fee for this service.
HEALTH FUNDS
Health fund rebates are dependent on insurance cover. It is recommended that you check with your fund to see if you are covered. Health fund rebates cannot be claimed in association with Medicare rebates.
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION & CTP
For those with accepted work-related injuries clinical psychology services are available under NSW Workcover with referral from your GP and insurer approval and are fully funded through insurance companies. Psychological injury treatment associated with a CTP claim, may also be funded with GP referral and insurer approval.
TELEHEALTH
Telehealth is available and allows the delivery of psychological therapy via the Internet. You can talk to a psychologist from the comfort of your own home or office. Telehealth can be as effective as face-to-face therapy. The same confidentiality principles apply to online therapy as compared with in person therapy with regards to sharing and storage of information.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Our Cancellation Policy is that clients are required to advise us at minimum 48 hours prior to their booking in case of cancellation. Otherwise the full fee for service may be charged. Medicare and NSW Workcover do not pay for cancellations.