Psychology Place

Can I receive a medicare rebate for psychological services?

There are a number of provisions within the medicare system which allow individuals to receive rebates for psychologist’s fees. The most common rebate is known as the Better Access Initiative. To qualify for this rebate you will require a referral and a Mental Health Care Plan from your GP. The rebate applies for up to 10 psychologist appointments per calendar year. The Better Access Initiative also provides rebates for up to 10 group therapy sessions per year.

The amount of the rebate for individual sessions is $86.15 for registered psychologists and $126.50 for clinical psychologists. The higher rebate for clinical psychologists recognises their additional training and skills.