GPMP/TCA
If you are a medicare card holder and you have been suffering from a chronic health condition (more than 3 months), you may be eligible for a Chronic Disease Management Plan (CDM).
If you qualify, you may be able receive a medicare rebate of $53.80 per session for up to 5 physiotherapy sessions per calendar year.
You will need to consult your GP about whether you are eligible and if they provide care plans to their patients.
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For more information please follow the link to Department of Health website;
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If you have received a management plan from your GP you can claim your rebate in 3 ways;
1. Process on the spot- bring in your paperwork that you received from you GP, a savings or cheque account card (credit cards are not accepted) and medicare card. We are able to process the payments on the spot. Please note that this process takes about 5 minutes which will come off your treatment time.
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2. Take your receipt to your closest medicare office ie Cairns Central or Smithfield and they can process your rebate
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3.Upload your receipt to the medicare website or app for your rebate.
Follow this link for more information;
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