Can I see a bulk billed psychologist with Medicare?

Some psychologists bulk bill eligible sessions, so you pay nothing out of pocket. You usually need a Mental Health Care Plan from your GP first to access the Medicare rebate.

How Medicare helps

Through the Better Access initiative, Medicare provides a rebate for a set number of psychology sessions per calendar year for eligible people. When a provider bulk bills, they charge only the rebate, so there is no gap. When they do not, you pay the gap fee, the difference between their fee and the rebate.

Finding bulk billing or low gap care

Some private psychologists bulk bill, particularly for concession card holders or those in financial hardship. Community health services and headspace centres for young people may also offer bulk billed or low cost sessions. Telehealth widens the pool beyond providers near you.

How to start

An Abby GP can assess you and prepare a Mental Health Care Plan where appropriate. Bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card. Strict eligibility criteria apply.

See our guide to the bulk billed psychologist and Medicare, or book an appointment.

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