Our consultation fees vary according to the type of service being offered. Please contact Aria Psychology to enquire regarding our fee structure.
Medicare
The Better Access to Mental Health Care initiative offers a rebate of $131.65 per session for consultations provided by a Clinical Psychologist. This rebate is available if you have been referred by your GP or Psychiatrist under a Mental Health Care Plan. Initially, you may be referred for up to six sessions. If your Psychologist and GP believe that it is warranted, you may be referred for an additional four sessions. The rebate is available for a maximum of 10 sessions in any one calendar year.
The Chronic Disease Management initiative assists people living with chronic and/or complex medical conditions. A rebate of $56.00 per session is available for services provided by certain allied health professionals who are assisting in the client’s management. In order to access the rebate under this initiative, a GP must prepare a Team Care Arrangement or GP Management Plan which includes a referral for a set number of Psychology services. A maximum of five allied health services can be claimed in one calendar year under the Chronic Disease Management initiative. Please speak with your GP to discuss with them your eligibility for referral under this initiative.
Aria Psychology has facilities which allow us to process your Medicare claim for you on the spot.
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
Psychology services can be provided to NDIS participants who self manage some or all of their funding or who have plan managed funding.
Private Health Insurance
Many private health insurers offer rebates for psychological services, however you will need to confirm with your individual insurer as to whether you are covered. The level of rebate varies between insurers. Please enquire directly with your insurer regarding the rebate amount you are entitled to.
Aria Psychology does not currently have the facilities to process your private health insurance rebate for you on the spot. We can provide you with a receipt to submit to your insurer for claim purposes.
Other Rebates
Depending on your circumstances, you may be eligible for rebates through the following agencies:
TAC
Department of Veterans Affairs
Reports
Please contact Aria Psychology to enquire regarding our fees for reports.
