KIM DANG
PSYCHOLOGY
P: 0490 022 973 | F: (02) 8456 6006
Mailing address:
PO Box 97, Chadstone Centre VIC 3148
MEDICARE
Can I see a psychologist under Medicare?
Yes. With a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) and a valid Medicare card, you can receive Medicare-subsidised psychology sessions.
What will the fees be?
The cost of a standard session is $185.
Clients with a Mental Health Care Plan can receive a rebate from Medicare (which is currently set at $93.35) and thus pay a gap of $91.65 once the rebate is claimed. This is outlined in the table below. For more information regarding fees, payment methods, and claiming the Medicare rebate - please see: FEES
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How many sessions can I use?
Medicare allows you to access up to 10 Medicare-rebated sessions per calendar year (January to December) if you have a valid 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 assess your eligibility. 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 or fax) 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 intake form and consent form (This will be sent to you prior to your first appointment)
Which age ranges do you see?
I see adults and adolescents.
How long are the sessions?
Each individual therapy session is approximately 50 minutes. The initial consultation is 60 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.