Medicare Mental Health Care Plans
A psychology care plan you create with your General Practitioner which covers a portion of your session costs.
Accessing psychology care through a Mental Health Care Plan
A Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) is a plan you create with your General Practitioner (GP) that outlines mental health treatment under the Better Access Scheme. By accessing a MHCP you are able to claim up to 10 sessions per calendar year to see a registered psychologist under Medicare rebated services. Your GP can refer for a maximum of six sessions at a time, with you being able to access 10 sessions per calendar year with a Medicare rebate. Referrals do not have an expiration date and all sessions do not need to be used by the end of the calendar year.
Creating your MHCP
It is important to organise an appointment with your GP to discuss your mental health concerns. Medicare will fund a portion of the cost for sessions referred for under a MHCP, and the remainder you will need to pay an out-of-pocket fee, also known as a "gap fee”.
To get a Mental Health Care Plan, you need to:
Organise an appointment with your GP, making sure to tell them you need a long appointment.
Discuss your mental health concerns.
If your GP determines you have a mental health condition and would benefit from therapy, they will create the plan, which includes a referral letter to a psychologist
Please share a copy of your GP’s referral letter with your psychologist prior to your first session by sending it to reception@peoplesense.com.au. For further information on Medicare and MHCPs please see The Australian Psychological Society (APS) website.
Costs and Rebates
Payment for services is required at the time of your appointment, and we can make a claim with Medicare on your behalf. Learn about the rates and fees we charge.
