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.
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Enhanced Primary Care Plan
This entitles clients to up to five treatment sessions, which can be claimed through Medicare.
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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.