Rebates and Policy
The Clinic of Psychology provides psychological assessment and intervention for a wide range of mental health concerns. Clients can be referred to the practice under a mental health care plan by their General Practitioner Psychiatrist, or under Workers Compensation (Workcover) . Additionally, Clients can access services without a referral and can claim through their private health insurance.
Rebates
Medicare
If your GP or Psychiatrist provided you with a mental health care plan, you are entitled to a Medicare rebate for 10 sessions per calendar year. The rebate for a registered psychologist is $96.35 which can be processed on the day of your appointment, once your appointment fee has been paid in full. If you have provided your bank details to Medicare you should expect to receive your rebate in your account within 1-5 business days.
Workers Compensation / WorkCover
The cost of a consultation is payable by your Workers Compensation Insurer and determined by the State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA).
Private Health Insurance Claims
Full payment is made at the end of each appointment. Any rebate from your Health Fund will be subject to your eligibility and applicable fund cover. Please check with your health fund regarding claim eligibility prior to the appointment.
NDIS Plan Managed
The cost of a consultation is payable by your plan management provider.
Our clinic does not bulk bill.
Cancellation Policy
To avoid late cancellation fees, please contact the clinic by 12pm the day prior to your appointment. This will enable us to offer that time slot to others on the wait list. Failure to attend on the day will result in the full fee payable before your next appointment.