Fees
The Australian Psychological Society's recommended rate is currently $280 per session.
At Active Psychological Services, we are committed to providing a highly professional service at an affordable price. Subsequently, this practice charges significantly less than the APS recommended rate of $280, of which Medicare will currently pay $141.85 if you have been referred by your doctor. Recommended rates apply for NDIS, Department of Veterans Affairs and Return to Work SA clients.
Medicare
To obtain Medicare rebates, please note that you will need to visit a general practitioner (GP) to obtain a mental health plan as well as a letter of
referral. Please ask your GP for a long consultation where a GP mental health plan will be completed. This involves discussing your needs, selecting appropriate treatment options and making arrangements for your ongoing management. Once a mental health plan has been completed, you may phone to make an appointment and bring the mental health plan with you to your first appointment. You are entitled to 6 rebated psychological sessions following your first GP referral and another 4 rebated sessions on your second referral (called a 'Review').
You are welcome to make an appointment at Active Psychological Services anytime without a GP referral. A referral is only required if you wish to claim Medicare rebates. A number of clients do not use Medicare but prefer to pay the full fee or use Private Health rebates.
If you have paid for a session and need to claim from Medicare directly, you can do so at a Medicare office or online using MyGov. Detailed instructions can be found by clicking HERE or for simple instructions, click HERE.
referral. Please ask your GP for a long consultation where a GP mental health plan will be completed. This involves discussing your needs, selecting appropriate treatment options and making arrangements for your ongoing management. Once a mental health plan has been completed, you may phone to make an appointment and bring the mental health plan with you to your first appointment. You are entitled to 6 rebated psychological sessions following your first GP referral and another 4 rebated sessions on your second referral (called a 'Review').
You are welcome to make an appointment at Active Psychological Services anytime without a GP referral. A referral is only required if you wish to claim Medicare rebates. A number of clients do not use Medicare but prefer to pay the full fee or use Private Health rebates.
If you have paid for a session and need to claim from Medicare directly, you can do so at a Medicare office or online using MyGov. Detailed instructions can be found by clicking HERE or for simple instructions, click HERE.
Private Health Cover
Many private health funds offer a rebate on psychological consultations. If applicable, please contact your health fund for information about their rebates. If you have a GP mental health plan and claim the Medicare rebate (see above) the gap cannot be claimed on private health cover.
Payment
The full fee is to be paid at the end of each session. Cash, cheque or Eftpos payments are accepted. Our Medicare EasyClaim facility allows Medicare rebates to be lodged at the time of payment, directing your rebate into your account instantly. For example, if you pay the full fee at the end of your session and you are eligible for Medicare rebates, the $141.85 Medicare rebate can be immediately reimbursed to your nominated bank account using Medicare EasyClaim.