Medicare Information

Do I need to go through Medicare?
A doctor’s referral and Mental Health Care Plan are not required to see a Pathways psychologist. Most private health insurers will also give rebates for our services, both group and individual. Check with your private health insurer to see what kind of rebates they will provide.

Background Information
Starting November 1st 2006, the government introduced a new Medicare Benefits Schedule initiative called the Mental Health Care Plan.

This initiative aims to increase community access to psychologists, general practitioners and other allied health professionals for mental health care.

Please note, as of November 1st, 2011, there will be changes to the Mental Health Care scheme. Please click the following link to read about these changes:
Changes-to-the-Better-Access-to-Mental-Health-Care-initiative-1Nov2011

How can I benefit from this?
This new initiative provides medicare members with a rebate of at least $80 for up to 10 individual sessions and up to $20 for 10 group sessions.

What do I need to do?
A Medicare Rebate may be claimed, but only if you fall under a certain criteria and medical condition. To find out if you are eligible for a rebate through Medicare, please make an appointment to see your doctor.