KIM DANG
PSYCHOLOGY
P: 0490 022 973
Address (By appointment only):
Suite 41B, 190 Jells Road, Wheelers Hill, VIC 3150
Mailing Address:
PO Box 3111, Wheelers Hill, VIC 3150
MEDICARE
Can I see a psychologist under Medicare?
Yes. With a valid Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP), you can receive Medicare-subsidised psychology sessions.
What will the fees be?
The cost of a standard 50-minute session is $220.
Clients with a Mental Health Care Plan can receive a rebate from Medicare (which is currently set at $98.95). For more information regarding fees, payment methods, and claiming the Medicare rebate - please see: FEES
How many sessions can I use?
Medicare allows you to access up to 10 Medicare-rebated sessions per calendar year (1st January to 31st December) if you have a Mental Health Care Plan.
How do I get a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP)?
You will need to request this from your General Practitioner (GP). Just advise them that you wish to see a psychologist using Medicare and your GP will help prepare a Mental Health Care Plan for you. You may be required to book in a slightly longer consultation in order to complete the necessary paperwork. Once you have been provided with the Mental Health Care Plan, you will need to forward it to me electronically (via email) before your first appointment.
What do I need to have for the first appointment?
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A valid Mental Health Care Plan from your GP
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A valid Medicare card
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A completed online intake form and consent form (This will be emailed to you prior to your first appointment)
Which age ranges do you see?
I see adults, adolescents, and children.
How long are the sessions?
Each individual therapy session is approximately 50 minutes.
How many sessions will I need?
The number of sessions needed will vary from person to person and depends on a variety of factors personal to you such as your situation, any underlying conditions and their severity, your mental health history, whether you have any co-occurring mental health conditions, the number of environmental stressors in your life (e.g. medical health problems, relationship issues, work stress, financial issues, etc.) as well as your response to treatment.
Can I get a rebate for reports if I have a Mental Health Care Plan?
Unfortunately Medicare only allows the rebate to be used for treatment sessions, not reports.
For more information regarding reports, please see the ASSESSMENTS & REPORTS page.