GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP) Exercise Physiology
Medicare-subsidised exercise physiology through your GP
A GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP) — formerly known as a Chronic Disease Management Plan (CDMP) or Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) plan — allows eligible patients to access up to five Medicare-subsidised allied health sessions per calendar year through a referral from their GP. Exercise physiology is one of the most valuable services available under a GPCCMP, particularly for patients managing chronic conditions where structured, evidence-based exercise is one of the most effective treatments available. At Articulate Physiotherapy in Tarragindi, our Accredited Exercise Physiologist Ash O'Regan accepts GPCCMP referrals and works with patients managing a wide range of chronic conditions.
For GPCCMP physiotherapy, see our dedicated GPCCMP physiotherapy page.
What is the Medicare rebate?
The current Medicare rebate is $63.40 per individual allied health session under a GPCCMP. A rebate of 80% of out-of-pocket costs also applies if you are past your Medicare Safety Threshold for the calendar year.
Our Medicare appointments are processed at our standard Exercise Physiology pricing. A gap payment applies beyond the rebate — please contact us on 07 3706 3407 if you would like to clarify. The rebate amount is indexed periodically by Medicare. You cannot claim both a Medicare rebate and a private health insurance rebate for the same appointment — you must choose one or the other. Once your five Medicare sessions are exhausted for the year, you can continue treatment using private health insurance if you have appropriate cover or by paying privately.
What changed on 1 July 2025
The Medicare framework for chronic condition management was updated on 1 July 2025. The previous GP Management Plan (GPMP) and Team Care Arrangement (TCA) were replaced by the single GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP). The number of subsidised sessions remains unchanged at five per year. Patients with existing GPMPs and TCAs in place before 1 July 2025 can continue to access services under those plans until 30 June 2027. For new plans from 1 July 2025 onwards, your GP will prepare a GPCCMP with a referral letter replacing the old CDM referral form.
Who is eligible?
Patients with at least one chronic medical condition that has lasted or is likely to last six months or more, where your GP determines a structured approach to care would be beneficial, are eligible. There is no fixed list of eligible conditions — your GP uses clinical judgement to determine eligibility.
Exercise physiology under a GPCCMP is particularly valuable for patients managing:
What does exercise physiology under a GPCCMP involve?
When referred to Ash O'Regan under a GPCCMP, your sessions focus on a comprehensive initial assessment of your current physical capacity, health status and goals, followed by a personalised exercise program designed specifically for your condition and circumstances. Sessions involve supervised exercise prescription and progression, education on how to exercise safely and effectively with your condition, and a written report back to your referring GP after the first and last session as required by Medicare.
The exercise program is progressive — each session builds on the last, systematically improving your capacity in the areas most relevant to your condition. For many patients, the GPCCMP sessions provide the supervised foundation to establish an exercise routine they can maintain independently between sessions and beyond the plan period.
How many sessions are available?
Up to five Medicare-subsidised allied health sessions are available per calendar year. You can direct all five sessions to exercise physiology, or split them across different allied health disciplines — for example, three exercise physiology and two physiotherapy sessions. Sessions reset on 1 January each year. Your GPCCMP referral is valid for 18 months from the date it is prepared.
How do I access GPCCMP exercise physiology at Articulate?
Speak with your GP about whether you are eligible for a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan. If eligible, ask for a referral letter for exercise physiology. Your GP's practice can email or fax the referral letter to us directly, or you can upload it via our referral page, or bring a signed copy to your first appointment. Please bring your Medicare card to each GPCCMP appointment so we can process the rebate on your behalf.
We work closely with GPs across Brisbane's southside — if your GP is not currently in our referral network, simply provide our details to their practice and we will be happy to be part of your care team.
How are GPCCMP sessions billed?
Medicare rebates for GPCCMP exercise physiology sessions are processed through our Tyro (HICAPS) terminal at the time of payment, with the rebate returned directly to your bank account or a receipt issued for you to claim through Medicare yourself. A gap payment applies beyond the Medicare rebate. You cannot claim both a Medicare rebate and a private health insurance rebate for the same appointment. Once your five Medicare sessions are exhausted, you can continue under private health insurance if you have appropriate cover, or as a self-funded patient.
Our Accredited Exercise Physiologist Ash O'Regan is a member of Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) and accepts GPCCMP referrals for all eligible chronic conditions.
To book or find out more, call us on 07 3706 3407, email [email protected] or book online below.
A GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP) — formerly known as a Chronic Disease Management Plan (CDMP) or Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) plan — allows eligible patients to access up to five Medicare-subsidised allied health sessions per calendar year through a referral from their GP. Exercise physiology is one of the most valuable services available under a GPCCMP, particularly for patients managing chronic conditions where structured, evidence-based exercise is one of the most effective treatments available. At Articulate Physiotherapy in Tarragindi, our Accredited Exercise Physiologist Ash O'Regan accepts GPCCMP referrals and works with patients managing a wide range of chronic conditions.
For GPCCMP physiotherapy, see our dedicated GPCCMP physiotherapy page.
What is the Medicare rebate?
The current Medicare rebate is $63.40 per individual allied health session under a GPCCMP. A rebate of 80% of out-of-pocket costs also applies if you are past your Medicare Safety Threshold for the calendar year.
Our Medicare appointments are processed at our standard Exercise Physiology pricing. A gap payment applies beyond the rebate — please contact us on 07 3706 3407 if you would like to clarify. The rebate amount is indexed periodically by Medicare. You cannot claim both a Medicare rebate and a private health insurance rebate for the same appointment — you must choose one or the other. Once your five Medicare sessions are exhausted for the year, you can continue treatment using private health insurance if you have appropriate cover or by paying privately.
What changed on 1 July 2025
The Medicare framework for chronic condition management was updated on 1 July 2025. The previous GP Management Plan (GPMP) and Team Care Arrangement (TCA) were replaced by the single GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP). The number of subsidised sessions remains unchanged at five per year. Patients with existing GPMPs and TCAs in place before 1 July 2025 can continue to access services under those plans until 30 June 2027. For new plans from 1 July 2025 onwards, your GP will prepare a GPCCMP with a referral letter replacing the old CDM referral form.
Who is eligible?
Patients with at least one chronic medical condition that has lasted or is likely to last six months or more, where your GP determines a structured approach to care would be beneficial, are eligible. There is no fixed list of eligible conditions — your GP uses clinical judgement to determine eligibility.
Exercise physiology under a GPCCMP is particularly valuable for patients managing:
- Type 2 diabetes — structured exercise is one of the most evidence-based interventions for improving insulin sensitivity, glycaemic control and cardiovascular risk in type 2 diabetes. Exercise physiology under a GPCCMP is one of the most cost-effective investments a diabetic patient can make in their long-term health.
- Cardiovascular disease — progressive aerobic exercise and resistance training improve cardiovascular fitness, reduce blood pressure, lower cardiovascular event risk, and improve quality of life in patients with established heart disease.
- Osteoporosis — weight-bearing and resistance exercise are the most evidence-based interventions for maintaining and improving bone density. Exercise physiology provides the supervised, progressive loading that produces the most meaningful bone health outcomes.
- Obesity and metabolic syndrome — structured exercise programming addresses the cardiovascular, metabolic and musculoskeletal consequences of obesity and produces meaningful improvements in metabolic health, physical function and quality of life.
- PCOS — exercise physiology is one of the most evidence-based interventions for improving insulin resistance, reducing androgen excess and improving menstrual regularity in PCOS.
- Neurological conditions including Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, stroke and Alzheimer's disease — exercise has neuroprotective, functional and quality of life benefits across all major neurological conditions.
- Osteoarthritis — progressive resistance training and aerobic exercise are first-line treatments for osteoarthritis, reducing pain and improving function more effectively than many pharmaceutical interventions.
- Chronic pain including fibromyalgia and CRPS — graded exercise physiology is one of the most evidence-based components of chronic pain management.
- Cancer rehabilitation — exercise during and after cancer treatment reduces fatigue, improves physical function, reduces treatment side effects and improves survival outcomes across multiple cancer types.
- Mental health conditions including depression and anxiety — exercise has strong evidence as an adjunct treatment for depression and anxiety, comparable to medication in mild to moderate presentations.
What does exercise physiology under a GPCCMP involve?
When referred to Ash O'Regan under a GPCCMP, your sessions focus on a comprehensive initial assessment of your current physical capacity, health status and goals, followed by a personalised exercise program designed specifically for your condition and circumstances. Sessions involve supervised exercise prescription and progression, education on how to exercise safely and effectively with your condition, and a written report back to your referring GP after the first and last session as required by Medicare.
The exercise program is progressive — each session builds on the last, systematically improving your capacity in the areas most relevant to your condition. For many patients, the GPCCMP sessions provide the supervised foundation to establish an exercise routine they can maintain independently between sessions and beyond the plan period.
How many sessions are available?
Up to five Medicare-subsidised allied health sessions are available per calendar year. You can direct all five sessions to exercise physiology, or split them across different allied health disciplines — for example, three exercise physiology and two physiotherapy sessions. Sessions reset on 1 January each year. Your GPCCMP referral is valid for 18 months from the date it is prepared.
How do I access GPCCMP exercise physiology at Articulate?
Speak with your GP about whether you are eligible for a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan. If eligible, ask for a referral letter for exercise physiology. Your GP's practice can email or fax the referral letter to us directly, or you can upload it via our referral page, or bring a signed copy to your first appointment. Please bring your Medicare card to each GPCCMP appointment so we can process the rebate on your behalf.
We work closely with GPs across Brisbane's southside — if your GP is not currently in our referral network, simply provide our details to their practice and we will be happy to be part of your care team.
How are GPCCMP sessions billed?
Medicare rebates for GPCCMP exercise physiology sessions are processed through our Tyro (HICAPS) terminal at the time of payment, with the rebate returned directly to your bank account or a receipt issued for you to claim through Medicare yourself. A gap payment applies beyond the Medicare rebate. You cannot claim both a Medicare rebate and a private health insurance rebate for the same appointment. Once your five Medicare sessions are exhausted, you can continue under private health insurance if you have appropriate cover, or as a self-funded patient.
Our Accredited Exercise Physiologist Ash O'Regan is a member of Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) and accepts GPCCMP referrals for all eligible chronic conditions.
To book or find out more, call us on 07 3706 3407, email [email protected] or book online below.
If you are unsure about which appointment type is right for you, please don't hesitate to get in touch with our friendly reception staff by calling 07 3706 3407 or emailing [email protected].