Services · Medicare
With a referral and Mental Health Treatment Plan from your usual GP, you can claim a Medicare rebate for sessions, in Gosford or by telehealth.
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Medicare’s Better Access program helps cover some of the cost of psychology sessions for people with a diagnosed mental health condition.
Up to 10 individual sessions per calendar year
Referral from your usual GP, psychiatrist or paediatrician
In person in Gosford, or by telehealth
Rebate can be processed on the day
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Ask for a Mental Health Treatment Plan and a referral to a psychologist.
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Call and send your referral before your first appointment.
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Your referral usually covers up to six sessions to begin with.
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Your GP can refer you for more sessions, up to 10 in the calendar year.
Session fee
$255
Medicare rebate
$101.55
Out of pocket
$153.45
Rebate amounts are set by the government and usually change each July. Fees are for a 50-minute session.
Full fees and cancellation policy →Referrals under Better Access generally need to come from your usual GP or practice.
Yes. Medicare rebates apply to telehealth sessions as well as in-person sessions.
You can’t claim Medicare and private health for the same session, but some people use one, then the other.
Sessions with any psychologist count towards your 10 for the calendar year. The count starts again on 1 January.
No. Medicare only covers sessions that take place, so cancellation fees aren’t rebated.
You can continue privately, or we can talk about other options, such as spacing out sessions.
Complete an intake form, or get in touch if you’d like to ask a question first.
