Medicare rebates

This page explains how Medicare rebates may apply to care at Human Movement Co through a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP).

You may know this pathway by an older name such as EPC (Enhanced Primary Care) or CDM (Chronic Disease Management). It is now officially called a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan, and it may allow eligible patients to access Medicare-subsidised allied health visits through a referral from their GP.

This page is here to help you understand what this pathway is, who it may apply to, what you may need before booking, and where to go next if you are still unsure.

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This page may be relevant if you:

• have been referred by your GP under a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan
• have heard the older terms EPC or CDM and want to understand what they mean now
• are living with a chronic condition and want to know whether Medicare-subsidised allied health visits may apply
• want to understand whether chiropractic or physiotherapy can be accessed under this pathway
• want to better understand the practical cost side of care before you book

In general, eligibility is determined by your GP. This pathway is typically used when a condition has been present for at least six months and your GP believes allied health care may help as part of your broader management plan. Services Australia states that eligible patients can access up to 5 allied health services per calendar year under a GPCCMP.

If this pathway applies to you, the process is usually quite straightforward. This is the general flow.

If you would rather hear this explained simply, you can watch Dr Tim talk through how this Medicare pathway works and what people usually need to know before getting started.

Before booking, it may help to have:

• your current GP referral under a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan
• a basic understanding of how many allied health visits you have available this calendar year
• any paperwork or referral details your GP has provided
• any questions you want clarified before you attend

If you are not sure whether your referral is current, valid, or still has visits remaining, it is worth checking with your GP clinic before booking.

Services Australia states that referrals under a GPCCMP are valid for the timeframe stated in the referral, and if no timeframe is stated, they are valid for 18 months from the first service date provided under that referral.

Here are some of the questions people commonly ask about Medicare rebates and GP referrals.

If you are ready to move forward, you can speak with a practitioner, book an appointment, or return to the access hub to explore another pathway.

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