As of 1 January 2016:
Mental Health Care Plan
If you have a Mental Health Care Plan you can receive a rebate for 6 sessions, after which you can request a review from your GP for a further 4 sessions. You can claim a rebate for up to 10 sessions per calendar year. You will need to bring your MHTP to your first session so I can complete the Medicare rebate ($84.60) in session.
For more information regarding access to a Mental health Care Plan please visit:
http://www.psychology.org.au/Assets/Files/2013-Medicare-fact-sheet-mental-health-rebates.pdf
Pregnancy Support Programme
If you have been referred under the Pregnancy Support Programme you can receive 3 sessions per 12 month period. You will need to bring your referral to your first session so I can complete the Medicare Rebate ($62.20) in session. This service is for women who are concerned about either a current pregnancy, or one that occurred in the previous 12 months.
For more information visit:
http://www.psychology.org.au/Assets/Files/Medicare-Pregnancy-Support-brochure.pdf
Chronic Disease Care Plan
If you have been referred under the Chronic Disease Care Plan, you can receive a rebate through Medicare for up to 5 sessions in the calendar year. You will need to bring your plan to your first session so I can complete the Medicare rebate ($52.95) in session. This has been established for people who have a chronic medical condition and complex care needs.
For more information visit:
http://www.psychology.org.au/Assets/Files/Medicare-chronic-disease-fact-sheet.pdf