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To access Medicare subsidised support you'll need to get a valid referral from a valid referrer and a mental health treatment plan from your General Practitioner (GP).   

Who is a valid referrer?

You can obtain a referral from one of the following valid referrers:

• your usual General Practitioner (GP) with a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan (sometimes called a Mental Health Care Plan)
• A Psychiatrist
• A Paediatrician

What is a valid referral?

A valid referral needs to contain the following:

• patient's name
• patient's date of birth
• patient's address
• the patient's symptoms or diagnosis
• the number of treatment services the patient needs to receive
• a statement confirming whether the patient has:

                  - a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan (GP MHTP) - sometimes referred to as a Mental

                    Health Care Plan (GP MHCP);

                  - a shared care plan; or

                  - a psychiatrist assessment and management plan

The referral should be addressed to Get Psych'd.

How long is a referral valid for?

A referral is valid for the number of sessions specified on the referral. 

Medicare rebates are available for up to 10 individual psychological appointments per calendar year.

You can't get a referral for all sessions in one go. A referral can only be for a maximum of 6 sessions. This means after your first 6 appointments, you will need to see your GP again for a re-referral. They can then decide if you need a referral for further sessions. 

From November 2025 - a subsequent referral can only be for the number of sessions remaining within the annual cap, up to 4 sessions. 

In practice, this means that in the 2026 calendar year, some young people may be required to get a short referral late in the year, as well as returning to their GP in the new year for a new referral for 2027.

Do I have to monitor the number of sessions used in the year?

We track the number of sessions you've used in the calendar year, and this will be noted on the invoice/receipt for each appointment. When you've used the last session on a referral, we will generally provide an email to notify you a new referral is required. 

Your clinician will write to your GP to request a re-referral, which will specify the number of sessions the re-referral is for. 

It may be useful for you to monitor how many sessions you have left on a referral, particularly if it is difficult to get an appointment with your GP, to avoid any interruptions to your therapy.

Do I need to get a new referral each year?

Sessions reset each calendar year (January - December).

From November 2025 - unused sessions DO NOT carry over into the new calendar year. This means a new GP referral is required at the beginning of each calendar year. 

What is a Mental Health Treatment Plan?

A MHTP is a plan for people with a mental health disorder. The plan identifies what type of health care you need and spells out what you and your GP have agreed you are aiming to achieve. 

How to get a Mental Health Treatment Plan?

Visit your usual GP who will assess whether you have a mental health disorder and will benefit from a MHTP. 

Your GP will ask you a few questions, fill in the plan and you will set goals together. When you make a booking, ask if a long appointment - 20 minutes or more - is needed. 

How often do I need to get a Mental Health Treatment Plan?

A MHTP does not expire. You will only require a new MHTP if your needs or diagnosis changes significantly. 

Is the Medicare subsidy available for appointments with all clinicians at Get Psych'd?

No. The Medicare subsidy is only available when you see a Registered Psychologist, under a valid referral and MHTP. 

Medicare subsidies are not available on psychological services provided by a Provisional Psychologist or low-cost teen counselling. 

How much is the Medicare subsidy?

The Medicare subsidies vary depending on the length of the session. 

For a standard consultation (50 minutes) the current subsidy is $98.95. 

How does the claim process work?

As part of your intake documentation you'll be asked to provide your Medicare details. 

It is important to ensure you provide the correct details as Get Psych'd will process the Medicare subsidy/rebate for you on your behalf. 

After each session, you will be charged the full consultation fee as per our Fees Schedule. 

Get Psych'd will process the Medicare claim on your behalf. You will receive a copy of your Medicare Statement of Claim and Benefit Payment via email. Once this has been approved by Medicare you will receive your applicable Medicare rebate via your payment method listed with Medicare.