Private Health Cover
Check with your individual fund to see if you have ‘Extras’ cover for Occupational Therapy. The health fund may reimburse a certain amount of your OT fee.
Chronic Disease Management Plan (CDMP)/Enhanced Primary Care Plan
Your child may be eligible for a Chronic Disease Management Plan (CDMP also called an Enhanced Primary Care Plan or EPC). This is available from your GP. This provides a partial Medicare rebate for up to 5 sessions of allied health services over 12 months. Arrange an appointment with your GP to check eligibility.
Mental Health Care Plan
Your child may be eligible for a Mental Health Care Plan. This is available from your GP or Paediatrician. This can be used for Psychology or a registered Occupational Therapist. This provides a partial Medicare rebate for up 10 sessions over 12 months. The first referral is for 6 sessions. If required a second referral for an additional 4 sessions can be used. Melbourne Kids Therapy is registered as a provider for this plan. Arrange an appointment with your GP or Paediatrician to check eligibility.
Helping Children With Autism (HCWA) FAHCSIA Funding
This is known as the Helping Children With Autism (HCWA) package. This is funding for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder before the age of 6. The funding provides $12,000 to use for therapy including Occupational Therapy. A maximum of $6,000 can be used per year until the child turns 7.
Please note:
You can not access Private Health Insurance and Medicare rebate for the same appointment.
Check with your individual fund to see if you have ‘Extras’ cover for Occupational Therapy. The health fund may reimburse a certain amount of your OT fee.
Chronic Disease Management Plan (CDMP)/Enhanced Primary Care Plan
Your child may be eligible for a Chronic Disease Management Plan (CDMP also called an Enhanced Primary Care Plan or EPC). This is available from your GP. This provides a partial Medicare rebate for up to 5 sessions of allied health services over 12 months. Arrange an appointment with your GP to check eligibility.
Mental Health Care Plan
Your child may be eligible for a Mental Health Care Plan. This is available from your GP or Paediatrician. This can be used for Psychology or a registered Occupational Therapist. This provides a partial Medicare rebate for up 10 sessions over 12 months. The first referral is for 6 sessions. If required a second referral for an additional 4 sessions can be used. Melbourne Kids Therapy is registered as a provider for this plan. Arrange an appointment with your GP or Paediatrician to check eligibility.
Helping Children With Autism (HCWA) FAHCSIA Funding
This is known as the Helping Children With Autism (HCWA) package. This is funding for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder before the age of 6. The funding provides $12,000 to use for therapy including Occupational Therapy. A maximum of $6,000 can be used per year until the child turns 7.
Please note:
You can not access Private Health Insurance and Medicare rebate for the same appointment.
