Medicare and health fund rebates
Medicare Rebates
Medicare rebates are available for a maximum of 5 allied health services (including Exercise Physiology) per patient in a calendar year. These rebates are available to patients that have a chronic condition and complex care needs being managed by their GP under a Chronic Disease Management (CDM) plan. These include, but are not limited to
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Diabetes
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Cardiovascular disease
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Obesity
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Osteoporosis
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Arthritis
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Cancer
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Muscular conditions of a chronic nature.
If you have been diagnosed with one or more of these conditions in may be beneficial for you to talk to your GP about getting a referral to see our Exercise Physiologist.
Health Fund Rebates
A number of health funds recognise Exercise Physiology services and provide a rebate. Different rebates apply depending on the type of cover. Please check with your health fund to see what rebates apply to you.