Nicole is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and has a Medicare provider number, enabling you to claim a Medicare rebate for your counselling sessions, when under a Mental Health Treatment Plan.
A Medicare rebate may be obtainable under the Better Access to Mental Health Care Program if you are referred by your General Practitioner (GP) with a Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP). In order to obtain a MHTP, it will be necessary to book an appointment with your GP to discuss your mental health concerns. Your GP will either give you a hard copy of the plan, or email it to Nicole with a letter of referral. You can also request MHTPs from a Psychiatrist or Paediatrician. These documents will entitle you to a Medicare rebate. All you need to do is email Nicole or bring these documents to your first consultation in order to receive your Medicare rebate.
An initial MHTP allows you to obtain six Medicare rebated sessions. After the initial six sessions a review is required to determine your eligibility for an additional four sessions. The number of psychological therapy sessions that eligible clients are able to receive through Medicare is 10 individual sessions per calendar year.
Provided you have a MHTP in place, once the fee is processed we submit an electronic Medicare claim on your behalf. The rebated amount is reimbursed back into your nominated bank account. Alternatively, you are welcome to send your receipt to Medicare directly if you prefer to manage this process yourself.
