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- Medicare Benefits Schedule - Item 80110 - Department of Health
Summary This explanatory note provides an overview of The Better Access to Psychiatrists, Psychologists and General Practitioners through the Medicare Benefits Schedule Initiative (Better Access), which commenced on 1 November 2006 Under this initiative, Medicare benefits are available to patients for selected mental health services provided by general practitioners (GPs), psychiatrists
- Better Access to Mental Health Care initiative under Medicare | APS
Medicare rebates are available for psychological treatment by registered psychologists under the Australian Government's Better Access to Mental Health Care initiative This scheme provides considerable assistance to people living with mental health problems, allowing them greater access to psychologists and providing more affordable mental healthcare Under this scheme individuals diagnosed
- APS Fact Sheet - Agency for Clinical Innovation
The Australian Government has recently announced several changes to the allowable number of treatment sessions a person can receive from a psychologist each year under the Better Access program and claim a Medicare rebate Eligible people can receive: • Up to 10 individual sessions in a calendar year
- Medicare Rebates for Psychology | aMAZEin’ Minds Psychology
These rebates apply when you have a valid Medicare card and a Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP) from your GP, psychiatrist, or paediatrician With an MHTP, you’re eligible for up to 10 individual psychology sessions per calendar year under the Better Access initiative After the initial 6 sessions, a review with your referring doctor is required to access the remaining 4 sessions
- 2025 Medicare Rebate for Psychology Sessions | Talked
What is the Medicare rebate for psychology sessions in 2025? As of 1 July 2025, eligible individuals with a valid Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP) can claim a rebate of $145 25 for a 50-minute session with a clinical psychologist, $98 97 for a general psychologist, or $87 24 for an accredited social worker
- Fees Rebates - Alongside Psychology
Note: The Australian Association of Psychologists Inc (AAPi) recommended fee for a 50 minute session with a Clinical Psychologist is $330 Medicare Rebates Under the Medicare Better Access Initiative, you may be eligible to claim a Medicare rebate of $145 25 per session, for up to 10 individual sessions with a Clinical Psychologist per calendar
- Medicare Psychology Rebate 2024: Benefits, Schedule More
From understanding how to access a mental health plan online to claiming rebates for up to 10 sessions per calendar year, this guide covers everything you need Whether it’s your first psychology session or you’re looking to extend to 4 more sessions under the Medicare Benefits Schedule, you’ll find clear information here
- Better Access fact sheet patients
Fact sheet for patients: Better Access to Psychiatrists, Psychologists and General Practitioners through the MBS initiative The Better Access to Psychiatrists, Psychologists and General Practitioners through the Medicare Benefits Schedule (Better Access) initiative aims to improve outcomes for people with a clinically diagnosed mental disorder through evidence-based treatment Under this
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