MEDICARE REBATES EPC PLAN

MEDICARE EPC PROGRAM

Medicare EPC Rebate Information

  • A Medicare EPC rebate is available for a maximum of five services per patient each calendar year.

  • Patients must have a GP Management Plan and Team Care Arrangement prepared by their GP, or be residents of a residential aged care facility who are managed under a multidisciplinary care plan.

  • Referrals to allied health providers must be from GPs.

  • Allied health providers must report back to the referring GP.

ELIGIBLE PATIENTS

A chronic medical condition is one that has been (or is likely to be) present for six months or longer, for example, cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, musculoskeletal conditions and stroke. There is no list of eligible conditions. However, the items are designed for patients who require a structured approach and to enable GPs to plan and coordinate the care of patients with complex conditions requiring ongoing care from a multidisciplinary team.

REFERRAL VALIDITY

Referral Policy Information:

A referral is applicable for the number of services stated and can be carried over to the next calendar year if not fully utilized. However, the unused services will count towards the patient's five rebates for allied health services in that year. Once all referred services are completed, or if a new referral to a different allied health provider is needed, a fresh referral must be obtained.

PAYMENT PROCEDURE

At Vital Health Therapy we accept the Medicare benefit as partial payment - or to each practitioners desecration.

All patients are required to pay the consultation fee on the day of service and will receive a Medicare rebate back within 24 hours. Payment can be made in Cash, EFTPOS, credit card.

The patient is required to have their Medicare Card and an EFTPOS card with a cheque or savings account to allow us to process the rebate.

Rebates cannot be processed on credit cards. Patients with no EFTPOS card will be given a receipt to take to Medicare for rebate.

Physiotherapy - $60.35

Counsellor - $82.20

Psychologist - $92.65

Osteopath - $60.10

Podiatrist - $55.10

Book Your Appointment

Join us at Vital health Therapy for top-quality services under the EPC Plan:

  • Physiotherapists

  • Osteopaths

  • Psychologists

  • Counsellors

  • Podiatrists

Our skilled practitioners focus on addressing the root cause of your issue, not just the symptoms. Contact us now for any further information or to book once you have gained your EPC Plan