Are there Medicare rebates?
Yes — there are two plans that you can potentially access under Medicare. Eligibility for these plans is determined by your doctor. A visit to your doctor is required for the plan to be written.
Enhanced Primary Care Plan
This entitles clients to up to five treatment sessions, which can be claimed through Medicare.
Better Access to Mental Health Plan
If your child has any mental health issues, you can request a Mental Health Care Plan and referral from your child’s GP, paediatrician or psychiatrist. The Mental Health Care Plan provides six partially-subsidised OT session (per calendar year) with the option of four additional sessions following a review by their referring doctor. OTs need specific experience to see children under the Mental Health Care Plan. If your child has a Mental Health Care Plan, please let us know when making their initial booking.
Please note, there are additional Medicare plans available for children with autism spectrum disorders and physical disabilities.
