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Referrals to Accredited Exercise Physiologists under Medicare

Who can be referred?

Patients who have both a GP Management Plan (GPMP) and Team Care Arrangements (TCAs) have access to allied health individual services on the Medicare Benefits Schedule. Patients with a GPMP and type 2 diabetes can also access Medicare rebates for up to eight (8) allied health group services per calendar year. Group programs do not have to be limited to type 2 diabetes groups only.

Relevant group programs for type 2 diabetes patients may include:

  • Fitness or weight management group services; or
  • Blood glucose monitoring services.

See this link for more information: http://exerciseismedicine.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/referrals-to-aeps-under-medicare.pdf

Click Here for the Referral form for Group Allied Health Services under Medicare for patients with type 2 diabetes. Call us or see your GP

 

In addition to our group services, you may be eligible to claim a maximum of five (5) allied health services per calendar year. These will allow you to see the Exercise Physiologist for one to one consultations, which can be done in conjunction or separate to the group services.

The individual sessions have a broader eligibility criteria. If you have a chronic condition such as; pain in one or more areas of your body, arthritis, high blood pressure, obesity, mental health concerns, diabetes; among other conditions you will be eligible. You can give the GP our contact details and ask if you are eligible to receive this plan to see us. Then it’s as simple as giving us a call and booking your appointment!