Fees
The fee for a standard 50 minute session for an individual is $160. Please contact Inner West Mental Health to discuss fees for additional services.
Note: The Australian Psychological Society recommends fees for the standard 50 minute session be billed at $235 per consultation.
Payment Terms
All payments are due at the time of the session. IWMH has EFTPOS facilities and accepts all major credit cards except Diners and Amex.
Cancellation Fees
Please note that we are obliged to charge the following:
50% of fee for appointments cancelled by you with less than 24 hours notice.
Rebates
Medicare
From 1st November 2006, the Australian Government introduced a Medicare rebate for psychological treatment by registered psychologists. To be able to claim this rebate, you will need to see your GP to discuss your eligibility for what is known as the General Practitioner Mental Health Treatment Plan (GPMHTP).
When the GP registers you with Medicare for the GPMHTP, you may request the psychologist of your choice, or the GP can refer you to a psychologist he or she recommends. The psychologist must have a Medicare Provider Number.
On the GPMHTP, you are entitled to a rebate for up to 10 sessions in a calendar year. This is required to be in the format of an initial 6 sessions, followed by a review with your GP regarding your progress and the need for an additional 4 sessions.
The current rebate for a 50+ minute session with a psychologist is $84.80.
For further information:
http://www.psychology.org.au/medicare/fact_sheet/
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/content/mental-ba-fact-pat
or telephone Medicare on 132 011
Please also note that you cannot claim from Medicare and your health fund for the same consultation.
Private Health Funds
Most private health funds provide a rebate for treatment sessions with a psychologist. This can depend on the type and extent of cover you have. Please contact your fund to enquire as to the extent of your cover.
Inner West Mental Health is covered by the following health funds:
