Medicare Physiotherapy Brisbane Southside
CDMP PHYSIOTHERAPY TARRAGINDI
EPC PHYSIO TARRAGINDI
Medicare Australia Chronic Disease Management Plans: What are they and am I eligible?
Articulate is proud to be an approved provider for Medicare funding under the Chronic Disease Management Plan (CDMP) program (formerly the EPC or Enhanced Primary Care program.). The CDMP is a Medicare-rebated funding option available for children and adults who have a chronic medical condition. Medicare Australia offers Chronic Disease Management Plans (CDMPs) to help people with chronic diseases manage their health and stay healthy. A CDMP is coordinated by a health professional such as your GP and provides access to a range of services including allied health services such as physiotherapy. If you have a chronic disease, Medicare may pay for some of the costs of your treatment. This article will tell you more about CDMPs, including what they are and whether you are eligible for one.
What is a chronic disease management plan?
A CDMP is a coordinated plan of care for people with chronic diseases. It is designed to help you manage your health and stay healthy. A CDMP may include:
Your doctor will work with you to develop a tailored CDMP based on your individual needs. If you have a chronic disease, Medicare may pay for some of the costs of your treatment through the CDMP.
Are you eligible for a chronic disease management plan?
Medicare offers CDMPs to people with eligible chronic diseases. To be eligible for a CDMP, you must have a chronic disease that is:
Your GP will assess whether you are eligible for a CDMP and can provide you with more information. Examples of conditions that are eligible for a CDMP include :
We work closely with several GPs in the area with patients on CDMPs, and of course we are happy to liaise with GPs outside our current referral network. You can simply give our details to your GPs clinic staff in order for our team to be a part of your care.
What does a CDMP entitle me to for physiotherapy?
If you are eligible for a CDMP, it may entitle you to:
How do we charge for CDMPs?
Our Medicare appointments are processed at our standard Physiotherapy Pricing and Exercise Physiology Pricing.
The Medicare rebate is processed through our Tyro (Hicaps) terminal at time of payment straight back into your bank account (or with a receipt issued for you to claim through Medicare yourself). Unfortunately we are not able to offer bulk billed appointments.
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How do I book a CDMP appointment?
Either give our friendly team a call on 07 3706 3047, email [email protected] or jump onto our Bookings Page to find a time.
Can I claim on my Private Health as well?
Unfortunately you are unable to claim both your Private Health and Medicare rebates on the same appointments. Some clients choose to use their private health to make the most of their longer initial appointments before moving on to shorter appointments on their plan after checking in with their plan. We are more than happy to work with whatever you might need.
If you have any questions about Medicare Australia's Chronic Disease Management Plans, please call us on 07 3706 3407. Our Tarragindi and Coorparoo physios are more than happy to work with your GP on your plan.
Articulate is proud to be an approved provider for Medicare funding under the Chronic Disease Management Plan (CDMP) program (formerly the EPC or Enhanced Primary Care program.). The CDMP is a Medicare-rebated funding option available for children and adults who have a chronic medical condition. Medicare Australia offers Chronic Disease Management Plans (CDMPs) to help people with chronic diseases manage their health and stay healthy. A CDMP is coordinated by a health professional such as your GP and provides access to a range of services including allied health services such as physiotherapy. If you have a chronic disease, Medicare may pay for some of the costs of your treatment. This article will tell you more about CDMPs, including what they are and whether you are eligible for one.
What is a chronic disease management plan?
A CDMP is a coordinated plan of care for people with chronic diseases. It is designed to help you manage your health and stay healthy. A CDMP may include:
- GP consultations
- Specialist consultations
- Allied health services such as physiotherapy, exercise physiology, dietetics and occupational therapy
- Medication reviews
- Team work between your GP and other health professionals involved in your care.
Your doctor will work with you to develop a tailored CDMP based on your individual needs. If you have a chronic disease, Medicare may pay for some of the costs of your treatment through the CDMP.
Are you eligible for a chronic disease management plan?
Medicare offers CDMPs to people with eligible chronic diseases. To be eligible for a CDMP, you must have a chronic disease that is:
- Permanent or long-term
- Likely to last for six months or more
- Unable to be managed solely by your GP.
Your GP will assess whether you are eligible for a CDMP and can provide you with more information. Examples of conditions that are eligible for a CDMP include :
- Diabetes
- Heart disease
- Asthma
- Strokes
We work closely with several GPs in the area with patients on CDMPs, and of course we are happy to liaise with GPs outside our current referral network. You can simply give our details to your GPs clinic staff in order for our team to be a part of your care.
What does a CDMP entitle me to for physiotherapy?
If you are eligible for a CDMP, it may entitle you to:
- A set number of allied health services each calendar year (up to 5) including physiotherapy and exercise physiology
- A rebate of $60.35 per appointment if you are below the Medicare threshold for the year
- A rebate of 80% of out-of-pocket costs if you are past your Medicare Safety Threshold for the calendar year
How do we charge for CDMPs?
Our Medicare appointments are processed at our standard Physiotherapy Pricing and Exercise Physiology Pricing.
The Medicare rebate is processed through our Tyro (Hicaps) terminal at time of payment straight back into your bank account (or with a receipt issued for you to claim through Medicare yourself). Unfortunately we are not able to offer bulk billed appointments.
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How do I book a CDMP appointment?
Either give our friendly team a call on 07 3706 3047, email [email protected] or jump onto our Bookings Page to find a time.
Can I claim on my Private Health as well?
Unfortunately you are unable to claim both your Private Health and Medicare rebates on the same appointments. Some clients choose to use their private health to make the most of their longer initial appointments before moving on to shorter appointments on their plan after checking in with their plan. We are more than happy to work with whatever you might need.
If you have any questions about Medicare Australia's Chronic Disease Management Plans, please call us on 07 3706 3407. Our Tarragindi and Coorparoo physios are more than happy to work with your GP on your plan.
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].