Medicare Rebate
Two categories of clinical psychology services are available Medicare rebates in Australia - ‘general’ and ‘specialist’.
Dr Peter Abraham can provide general and specialist services to people with “an assessed mental disorder” that is being managed by a GP under a GP Mental Health Care Plan. Services can also be provided to people who have a psychiatrist assessment and management plan, or via a direct referral from a psychiatrist.
“An assessed mental disorder” includes:
Mood disorders such as depression and Bipolar Disorder
Anxiety disorders such as Agoraphobia, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Panic Disorder, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Eating disorders
Sleep disorders
Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders
All clinical psychology Medicare services are limited to a maximum of 10 individual sessions per client per calendar year, with a review by the referring doctor required after the initial six sessions. In addition, clients will also be eligible for 12 group session services, where appropriate, in a calendar year. More information can be found on the APS website - psychology.org.au/psychology/about-psychology/what-it-costs