Eligible for 10 Medicare Bulk-Billed Psychology Sessions?

This plan helps Medicare holders to access subsidised sessions with psychologists and other mental health professionals. In this blog, we will provide you with a detailed step-by-step guide on how to get a mental health care plan for psychology sessions in Australia.

Step 1: Visit Your General Practitioner (GP) The first step in getting a mental health care plan is to make an appointment with your GP. During the appointment, you should discuss your mental health issues with your GP. If they believe you require ongoing mental health support, they will create a mental health care plan.

Step 2: Your GP will work with you to create a mental health care plan. This plan will outline your mental health goals, and recommended treatment. It may include referrals to psychologists, social workers, or other mental health professionals.

Step 3: Once you have your mental health care plan, you can book appointments with mental health professionals. Your GP will provide you with a referral letter which you can use to access up to 10 medicare bulk-billed subsidized mental health sessions with the mental health professional of your choice. The number of subsidized sessions is at the discretion of your GP and you may need to have a follow up with your GP to access more.

Step 4: Each calendar year your GP will assess if further treatment is required and if so can repeat the steps above to gain access to another 10 sessions. 

In conclusion, getting a mental health care plan in Australia is a simple process. All you need is a Medicare card and to visit your GP, create a mental health care plan and book an appointment with your mental health professional.

Seeking help for your mental health issues is a brave step, and with the right support, you can improve your mental health and well-being.