Medicare Rebates

Medicare rebates are available for clients who are referred by their GPs under the Better Access to Mental Health Care Rebate. To be eligible for a Better Access to Mental Health Care Rebate you will need to consult your GP, psychiatrist, or paediatrician and obtain a written referral to Lifepath Psychology. They will complete a Mental Health Care Treatment Plan that will need to be brought to your first appointment.

A Mental Health Care Plan entitles you to 10 individual and 10 group sessions in a calendar year. This enables an initial 6 sessions and extra 4 upon a review with your GP per calendar year. There is an added gap fee on top of the Medicare rebate.

• The Mental Health Care Plan must be completed before the first therapy session. Please ensure you bring your referral and Health Care Plan plan to your first appointment

• Our Registered Psychologist attract a minimum $84.80 rebate under Better Access MHCP, while our Clinical Psychologist attract a minimum $124.50 rebate.

• A Gap fee will be payable at the end of your consultation.

The following are a list of mental health conditions that are current covered by the scheme:

Bulk Billing

At Lifepath Psychology bulk billing is available for children, DVA and current Health Care Card holders who have been referred with a Mental Health Care Plan.

Other Government Rebates
There are other accessable rebates available for psychological services depending on individual circumstances. Depending on your situation, the following rebates may be applicable

• Worksafe

• Motor Vehicle Accident

• Victims of Crime

• Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA)