Referral Type |
Medicare Rebate Available? |
Fully Covered? |
|---|---|---|
| EPC/CDM Plan (GP referral) | Yes (rebate only) | No (gap fee may apply) |
| DVA Gold Card (GP referral) | No (covered by DVA, not Medicare) | Yes |
| DVA White Card (GP referral) | No (only for approved conditions) | Yes (if approved) |
| Standard GP Referral (Non-CDM) | No | No (private pay or insurance required) |
Patients referred under a Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Plan (previously Enhanced Primary Care or EPC) are eligible for a Medicare rebate for up to five physiotherapy sessions per calendar year.
We accept DVA referrals for eligible veterans. Coverage depends on the type of DVA card the patient holds:
DVA physiotherapy is not funded by Medicare but is covered directly by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.
A standard GP referral to physiotherapy, without a CDM plan, does not qualify for a Medicare rebate.
Patients referred this way may need to:
Our physiotherapists at our conveniently centrally-located clinic in Attadale offer tailored treatment plans for a wide variety of injuries and conditions.
Our specialisations include sports injuries, musculoskeletal issues, and post-operative orthopaedic rehabilitation, as well as persistent neck, back, and shoulder pain
A doctor’s referral is typically not required to visit us unless your condition is associated with Workers Compensation, Motor Vehicle Injury, Veterans Affairs, or a Medicare Enhanced Primary Care plan. In most cases, you can directly schedule an appointment as all our physiotherapists are primary contact practitioners, capable of providing comprehensive care without the need for a referral.
To access physiotherapy services through Medicare, you must have a referral from your GP under the Chronic Disease Management Plan, often referred to as an Enhanced Primary Care Plan (EPC). This plan is required for Medicare coverage when seeing a physiotherapist.
For more information on eligibility and how to claim, read our blog explaining how medicare can be used for physio.
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