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How can I get bulk billed physiotherapy?
Most people don’t know that it is possible to get physiotherapy bulk billed. This means that you can receive physiotherapy through Medicare at no cost to you!
To get bulk billed physiotherapy, you must receive a Chronic Disease Management Plan from your doctor / GP. This is a referral plan that allows you to get up to five (5) allied health sessions a year funded through Medicare. Allied health includes physiotherapy, podiatry, psychology and more.
To be eligible for a Chronic Disease Management Plan you must have a chronic condition or have had the condition / injury for six (6) months. For more information ask your doctor / GP.
Once you receive a referral, you can receive bulk billed physiotherapy services at Alpha Physio at no cost to you!
What injuries and conditions can be treated?
The short answer is many. Some examples of conditions that can be treated include:
- Joint and tendon injuries
- Arthritis
- Headaches and migraines
- Jaw pain
- Back pain
- Sciatica
- Neck pain
- Knee injuries
- Shoulder injuries
- Tennis elbow
- Neurological conditions
- Bone density conditions (osteopenia and osteoporosis)
- Fibromyalgia
Do All Healthcare Providers Bulk Bill?
No. Individual health providers and clinics decide whether to charge an additional fee on top of Medicare payments. At Alpha Physio, we pride ourselves on making quality physiotherapy available to the whole community.
Summary of Bulk Billed Physiotherapy
It is possible to receive bulk billed physiotherapy with a referral from your doctor. This referral is called a chronic disease management plan (CDM). To be eligible for a CDM you must have had a condition for six months (or a condition likely to last six months). Not all physiotherapy clinics bulk bill.