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MEDICARE CARE PLAN INFORMATION

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HOW MUCH DO THE CONSULTS COST?At Core Physiotherapy & Pilates Studio, we bulk bill all of our Medicare Care Plan clients, which means that the consult is fully paid by Medicare and no gap is charged. However, there are some services that will incur additional fees such as:HydrotherapyPPool Entry Fees are charged for each client and are not covered by Medicare. Entry fees are payable to the Core Physio branch running the hydro session. Consumables used during treatmentAny consumables required during your physiotherapy treatment such as needles,tape or kinesio tape may be charged at an additional cost to the client.SStock ItemsAny stock items provided by the Physiotherapist to compliment your treatment, are at the cost of the client and will not be covered by Medicare.Home VisitsYou are able to use your Medicare visits for a home visit,howeverthese services incur a higher fee and you will have to pay the didifference between the Medicare rebate and this full fee.

HOW DO I CLAIM MY MEDICARE REBATE?At Core Physiotherapy & Pilates Studio, we claim directly from our computer to Medicare. This allows us to receive payment for your services straight into our bank account, without the client having to do any paperwork.

In order for this to occur, we require that you provide us with the with the following information upon arrival at your first appointment:• Full Name • Current Address • DOB • Referral• Gender • Medicare Number, reference & expiryFailure to provide this information may result in your claim being rejected and then you will be responsible for paying the full the full fee of the consult.

5VISITS

PER YEAR

The Australian Government has developed a Chronic Disease Management program, which aims to provide assistance through health services to people living with chronic or terminal medical conditions. The program is often referred to as:Medicare Chronic Disease Management (CDM)GP ManaGP Management Plan (GPMP)Team Care Arrangements (TCA’s)Enhanced Primary Care Program (EPC Program)

However, for simplicity, it is most often referred to as a “Care Plan”. WHO IS ELIGIBLE?YYour GP will determine your eligibility for the Program and develop a Care Plan for managing your condition. WHAT DO I GET FROM THE PROGRAM?The Care Plan allows GPs to refer you for a number of Allied Health Services, which are funded by Medicare. You may be referred for more than one service; however, it isonly possible only possible to claim for 5 visits in total per calendar year.

Allied Health Services you may be referred for include:• Aboriginal health workers• Audiologists• Chiropractors• Diabetes educators• Dieticians•• Exercise physiologists• Mental health workers• Occupational therapists• Osteopaths• Physiotherapists• Podiatrists• Psychologists•• Speech pathologists

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HOW MUCH DO THE CONSULTS COST?At Core Physiotherapy & Pilates Studio, we bulk bill all of our Medicare Care Plan clients, which means that the consult is fully paid by Medicare and no gap is charged. However, there are some services that will incur additional fees such as:HydrotherapyPPool Entry Fees are charged for each client and are not covered by Medicare. Entry fees are payable to the Core Physio branch running the hydro session. Consumables used during treatmentAny consumables required during your physiotherapy treatment such as needles,tape or kinesio tape may be charged at an additional cost to the client.SStock ItemsAny stock items provided by the Physiotherapist to compliment your treatment, are at the cost of the client and will not be covered by Medicare.Home VisitsYou are able to use your Medicare visits for a home visit,howeverthese services incur a higher fee and you will have to pay the didifference between the Medicare rebate and this full fee.

HOW DO I CLAIM MY MEDICARE REBATE?At Core Physiotherapy & Pilates Studio, we claim directly from our computer to Medicare. This allows us to receive payment for your services straight into our bank account, without the client having to do any paperwork.

In order for this to occur, we require that you provide us with the with the following information upon arrival at your first appointment:• Full Name • Current Address • DOB • Referral• Gender • Medicare Number, reference & expiryFailure to provide this information may result in your claim being rejected and then you will be responsible for paying the full the full fee of the consult.

5VISITS

PER YEAR

The Australian Government has developed a Chronic Disease Management program, which aims to provide assistance through health services to people living with chronic or terminal medical conditions. The program is often referred to as:Medicare Chronic Disease Management (CDM)GP ManaGP Management Plan (GPMP)Team Care Arrangements (TCA’s)Enhanced Primary Care Program (EPC Program)

However, for simplicity, it is most often referred to as a “Care Plan”. WHO IS ELIGIBLE?YYour GP will determine your eligibility for the Program and develop a Care Plan for managing your condition. WHAT DO I GET FROM THE PROGRAM?The Care Plan allows GPs to refer you for a number of Allied Health Services, which are funded by Medicare. You may be referred for more than one service; however, it isonly possible only possible to claim for 5 visits in total per calendar year.

Allied Health Services you may be referred for include:• Aboriginal health workers• Audiologists• Chiropractors• Diabetes educators• Dieticians•• Exercise physiologists• Mental health workers• Occupational therapists• Osteopaths• Physiotherapists• Podiatrists• Psychologists•• Speech pathologists

EPC Brochure - Back.pdf 1 24/04/2015 1:24 pm

HOW MUCH DO THE CONSULTS COST?At Core Physiotherapy & Pilates Studio, we bulk bill all of our Medicare Care Plan clients, which means that the consult is fully paid by Medicare and no gap is charged. However, there are some services that will incur additional fees such as:HydrotherapyPPool Entry Fees are charged for each client and are not covered by Medicare. Entry fees are payable to the Core Physio branch running the hydro session. Consumables used during treatmentAny consumables required during your physiotherapy treatment such as needles,tape or kinesio tape may be charged at an additional cost to the client.SStock ItemsAny stock items provided by the Physiotherapist to compliment your treatment, are at the cost of the client and will not be covered by Medicare.Home VisitsYou are able to use your Medicare visits for a home visit,howeverthese services incur a higher fee and you will have to pay the didifference between the Medicare rebate and this full fee.

HOW DO I CLAIM MY MEDICARE REBATE?At Core Physiotherapy & Pilates Studio, we claim directly from our computer to Medicare. This allows us to receive payment for your services straight into our bank account, without the client having to do any paperwork.

In order for this to occur, we require that you provide us with the with the following information upon arrival at your first appointment:• Full Name • Current Address • DOB • Referral• Gender • Medicare Number, reference & expiryFailure to provide this information may result in your claim being rejected and then you will be responsible for paying the full the full fee of the consult.

5VISITS

PER YEAR

The Australian Government has developed a Chronic Disease Management program, which aims to provide assistance through health services to people living with chronic or terminal medical conditions. The program is often referred to as:Medicare Chronic Disease Management (CDM)GP ManaGP Management Plan (GPMP)Team Care Arrangements (TCA’s)Enhanced Primary Care Program (EPC Program)

However, for simplicity, it is most often referred to as a “Care Plan”. WHO IS ELIGIBLE?YYour GP will determine your eligibility for the Program and develop a Care Plan for managing your condition. WHAT DO I GET FROM THE PROGRAM?The Care Plan allows GPs to refer you for a number of Allied Health Services, which are funded by Medicare. You may be referred for more than one service; however, it isonly possible only possible to claim for 5 visits in total per calendar year.

Allied Health Services you may be referred for include:• Aboriginal health workers• Audiologists• Chiropractors• Diabetes educators• Dieticians•• Exercise physiologists• Mental health workers• Occupational therapists• Osteopaths• Physiotherapists• Podiatrists• Psychologists•• Speech pathologists

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