What is the Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP)?

 

An MHCP is a support plan for someone who is going through mental health concerns and is obtained through your General Practitioner (GP). 

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A standard MHCP provides you with 10 sessions in a calendar year. Due to Covid-19, there are also additional 10 session plans available once your initial plan has been used.
 

If you are on the mental health care plan, you will receive a medicare rebate of $88.25 per session. 

 

If you have a Medicare card and a valid GP referral, we will process your Medicare claim for you within 24-48 hours from your session.

 

How to obtain MHCP?

 

Visit your GP to determine if you are eligible for an MHCP.

 

Payment for sessions

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All sessions must be paid prior to the session via bank transfer or credit card. Once you have booked in, a confirmation email will be sent to you and a telehealth video link. 

 

Private Health Insurance 

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Most private health funds cover psychology sessions, but you need to check with your fund to find out what is covered. 

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What if I do not have a GP referral? 

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If you do not have a GP referral, you can still book in for sessions privately. Private sessions are not rebated under medicare.