Patients/clients of Leah come from a variety of referral sources and are covered under a variety of funding arrangements. This includes but is not limited to the following:

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MOST COMMON

General Practitioners (GP) – particularly under a GP Mental Health Care Plan (where you are entitled to a rebate under Medicare – see section below called Medicare.

 

MEDICARE

At present the Medicare system enables patient to obtain a rebate for ten sessions per calendar year (January to December each year).  You can have more than ten sessions, however, Medicare will not provide a rebate (you may be able to claim under your private health).

 

To obtain a plan and the subsequent rebate you must see a GP before your first session.  When arranging an appointment to see a GP for a mental health care plan it is recommended you advise the receptionist when making the booking that you are seeking this plan as they may require you to book a longer consultation or multiple consultations.

Leah charges a gap fee that is $40-74 above the Medicare fee (which is $129.55). See Fees page for more information.

 

 

 

OTHER REFERRALS

•  Self-referral

• Department of Veteran’s Affairs (DVA)

• Work Cover - Australia Wide

• TeleHealth - this is usually for remote and regional patients -  FIND OUT MORE BY CLICKING HERE.

• NDIS (plan managed participants)

 

Leah does not see clients under Victim Services clients or CTP claims (Motor Accident Insurance).

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PRIVATE HEALTH

Rebates are available with most private health insurers. However, you cannot claim a further rebate if you have already claimed with Medicare.  The private health option is usually if the patient requires further sessions.

 

The rebate is usually between $30 to $70, and for a limited number of sessions. It is recommended you contact your insurer to check your level of cover and the rebate.

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There have been changes due to COVID-19 and you may be eligible for a higher rebate - please check with your private health insurer.