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Change to Medicare Subsidy Arrangement for Psychological Services

Psychological Health Care

Medicare subsidised visits to psychologists have been reduced from 1 January 2023. This means the number of Medicare subsidised psychology sessions you can claim has dropped from 20 to 10, per calendar year. a referral from their reviewing practitioner who considered additional mental health treatment services were appropriate.

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A course of therapy

Prosper Health Collective

However, it is important to note that if you are using Medicare, they will now subsidize 10 sessions per year. An important part of treatment planning with your psychologist will include discussing how many sessions would be most appropriate (this is very subject to change). This can give you an approximation.

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When and How to Consult a Psychologist

Psychological Health Care

You can get mental health support from a psychologist as a private patient (no referral needed), via a referral from a doctor (or other qualified health professional) with a mental health treatment plan or via group therapy sessions. The type of patient and session will determine the cost of your consultation.