Jakub Dammer, Clinical Psychologist (registrar) Australians love to travel during the holidays and the thought of seeing new places and being away from home can be exciting. Many of us are able to travel now that COVID restrictions are lifting. However, for some, travel can prompt concerns about trying to get to sleep in an unfamiliar environment. If you’ve ever …
Medicare rebate:
You may be eligible for a rebate for up to 10 Clinical Psychology sessions per calendar year if you are referred by your GP under a ‘mental health care plan’ . Most of our patients are referred this way (Sleep problems including Insomnia fall under this scheme).
The rebate amount for sessions with a clinical psychologist is $126.50 per session and $86.15 for a clinical psychologist registrar.
If you are not referred under a Mental Health Care Plan, you may be able to use private health fund ancillary rebates. Please check with your GP and/or health fund to determine your eligibility for rebates.