Medicare Rebates, Private Health Insurance & Fees
Medicare rebates apply with a GP Mental Health Care Plan
Government legislation regarding Medicare rebates and patient eligibility can change frequently. To get the most up to date information and to find out if you’re eligible for Medicare rebates under a GP Mental Health Care Plan please refer to the Australian Government’s Department of Health and Ageing website and consult with your GP.
Dr Walsh is a Clinical Psychologist and his patients who are eligible for Medicare Rebates can claim them at the Clinical Psychology rate.
This is currently $126.50 per session (57.5% of Dr Walsh’s current fee per session) so for patients who are eligible, the out of pocket expense is only $93.50 per one-hour session.
Medicare – General Information
On 1 November 2006, the Australian Government introduced new Medicare items for psychological treatment by registered psychologists. This service provides considerable assistance to people living with mental health problems, allowing them greater access to psychologists and providing more affordable mental healthcare.
Under the new Medicare scheme, all registered psychologists who are endorsed by Medicare Australia can provide treatment for mental health problems. Medicare rebates are also available for consultations with specialist clinical psychologists, who are experts in the assessment and treatment of mental disorders.
Dr Walsh is a Clinical Psychologist and his patients who are eligible for Medicare Rebates can claim them at the Clinical Psychology rate which is currently $126.50 per session (57.5% of Dr Walsh’s current fee per session).
For further details on Medicare Rebates please refer to:
- The Australian Government’s Department of Health and Ageing website
- The Australian Psychological Society’s (APS) Fees & Rebates webpage
Important Note: Information on this website is true and correct as at the time of publishing. Please refer to the above mentioned websites for the most up to date information regarding industry fees, rebates and criteria for eligible patients. You should always consult with your GP and Medicare Australia before starting any treatment plan or applying for Medicare Rebates. Dr. F J Walsh and Walsh Psychology will not be held liable for any direct, special, indirect or consequential damages or costs incurred by individuals who have relied solely on the information published at this website.
Private Health Fund rebates may also apply depending on your level of cover
Private Health Insurance funds do provide rebates for psychology services. Whether you are eligible for a rebate will depend on your particular private health insurance fund and your level of cover. You will need to check with your fund to determine what rebates you are able to receive.
Treatment Fees
Dr. Walsh’s fees are based on those recommended by the Australian Psychological Society.
These are usually reviewed from the 1st July each year and are published at the The Australian Psychological Society’s (APS) Fees & Rebates webpage
Dr. Walsh’s current fee of $220 per one-hour session is a 13.5% discount on the APS recommended fee of $254.
For patients who are eligible for Medicare rebates, the out of pocket expense is then only $93.50 per one-hour session.
