We accept all Medicare and DVA Referrals

Medicare Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Care Plans

Eligible Medicare Card Holders can access 5 Allied Health Provider Visits per calendar year.

These referrals are solely provided by your GP after medical practitioner assessment.

The 5 visits are inclusive of all Allied Health Service Providers accessed in a calendar year i.e 3 Physiotherapy, 2 Dietitian visits.

To be eligible you need to meet the Chronic Disease Conditions as set by Medicare.

How to Access a CDM:
• Attend your GP and discuss your eligibility for the CDM Plan.
• Ring our admin with your medicare details and referring GP information. We will check your current MBS claims and book in your initial appointment.
• Email or present your GP Referral form on your initial consultation.

Appointment Time: 30min Consultation

Fee Structure:
Standard Physio Consultation Fee - Item Code 10960: You will receive $58 medicare rebate// Client out of pocket fee $22.00

** Client is expected to pay entire consultation fee at time of appointment unless prior arrangement is made for direct billing of Medicare Rebate through MBS claiming. Under this arrangement client is responsible to pay $22.00 at time of consult.

Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA) Care Plans

DVA Card Holders can be eligible for Allied Health Services with a GP Care Plan Referral.

This referral is solely provided by your GP after Medical Assessment.

Depending on the DVA card you hold you may be eligible for either a:

• 12 Cycle Treatment Plan - Gold or White Card (minimum of 2 treatments required as per DVA guidelines - 12 max treatment in cycle plan)
or
• Total and Permanent Impairment - (Gold Card) Ongoing Annual Plan or Indefinite Referrals if clinically necessary, evidence based and goals orientated.

We aim to Provide Therapy based on the DVA Principles:

Patient-centred care that includes collaborative goal-setting between the client and their health care team.

We work with our clients to set goals, it ensures that the care aligns with the things that matter most to our clients.

We believe when clients have clearly defined goals, they can feel more motivated to achieve those goals and to manage their own care.

We know it is best practice for health professionals to work with their clients to empower them and support self-management.

How to Access at DVA "D904 "Care Plan:
• Attend you GP to discuss your eligibility for a DVA Allied Health Care Plan.
• Ring our admin with your DVA and Medicare Number and GP referral details. We will check your eligibility with MBS and book in your Initial appointment.
• Email or present your GP Referral form on your initial consultation.

Appointment Time: 30min Consultation

Fee Structure:
Standard Physio Consultation Fee - Item Code: PH11 Initial Consultation
Item Code: PH21 Subsequent Standard Consultation
As per DVA Allied Health Guidelines we agree to directly bill to Medicare.