Medicare Plus Programme

In July 2004 the Federal government introduced the Medicare Plus Programme to provide limited cover for patients with long term chronic conditions such as diabetes, arthritis and the like. The programme allows up to five visits per calender year to allied health care professionals, including podiatrists, for eligible patients.

If you think you are eligible for this programme you should speak with your doctor. If you are eligible, your doctor will need to complete the new combined GP management plan / team care arrangement plans (MBS items 721 and 723) and register your plan with Medicare Australia. Your GP can  then  refer you to our clinic using the 'Referral form for Allied Health Services under Medicare' form linked below.

Once you are accepted under the Medicare Plus Programme, you can visit our clinic for treatment. You can then take your receipt to a Medicare office and claim back a rebate of $47.85. We will provide you with a high level of care and we will furnish your doctor with detailed reports regarding your treatment and progress. 

If you are a general practitioner and would like more information regarding our participation in the Medicare Plus Programme, then please contact us. 

For those of you who are not eligible for the Medicare Plus Programme, we can process your private health fund rebates through our HICAPS system.

Referral Form for Allied Health Services under Medicare