Funding
Medicare- Chronic Disease Management Plan (CDM)
Medicare- Chronic Disease Management Plan (CDM)
Medicare- Chronic Disease Management Plan (CDM)
Your child's GP can develop a Chronic Disease Management Plan if they meet eligibility criteria.
With this plan, your child can access 5 partially rebated sessions across 12 months with an eligible allied health professional.
This means 5 sessions in total per year between all allied health services/ providers you choose to use this plan with.
The Medicare rebate per session is $60.35. Please note that there is a gap fee. If you have private health insurance, the gap fee cannot be claimed in addition to receiving the Medicare rebate.
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
Medicare- Chronic Disease Management Plan (CDM)
Medicare- Chronic Disease Management Plan (CDM)
We are able to provide service to your child if their NDIS plan is self or plan managed.
If you are unsure how to get started or whether your child is eligible, visit the NDIS website for further information.
Private Health Insurance
Medicare- Chronic Disease Management Plan (CDM)
Private Health Insurance
Depending on your insurance provider and level of extras cover, you may be eligible to receive a rebate for your child's Speech Pathology session.
The rebate amount will be dependent on your level of cover.
Item codes to check are covered with your provider include:
320- Initial consultation over 45 minutes
330- Initial consultation over 90 minutes
350- Session over 46 minutes
501- Initial consultation via telehealth
502- Session completed via telehealth