By minimising wait times and prioritising consultations. Your doctor will charge privately billed consultations which means your doctor or specialist will determine the cost of your consult on the day.
By minimising wait times and prioritising consultations. Your doctor will charge privately billed consultations which means your doctor or specialist will determine the cost of your consult on the day.
For more information regarding your doctors’ fees read on…
Certain doctor’s, provide repeat scripts for $30 without a doctors appointment, ensuring you get the medical treatment you need, when you need it, from your own doctor. This service is available via the booking system. Contact reception directly for more information.
Please note: Approval of these requests are at the discretion of your regular doctor & will only be actioned if deemed appropriate.
Out-of-pocket costs include the cost of seeing a GP or specialist and for some tests and scans, like blood tests and CT scans. Check out our chart below to see how the system works.
Medicare Safety Nets help lower your out-of-pocket medical costs for out-of-hospital services. The safety nets are aimed at assisting those who see a GP or get tests done regularly.
Children 12 years and under are bulk billed at all times at the discretion of your doctor. Children thirteen (13) years and over incur a fee. Health Care Card holders and pensioners receive a discounted rate, but will still incur an out-of-pocket fee.
Reach out to us and connect with the welcoming reception team, who are ready to assist you in understanding the fees applicable to your upcoming visit.
Your doctor’s consultation fees are determined by the time and complexity of your visit and are payable on the day.
These fees may be partially offset by Medicare Rebates. Your final out-of-pocket cost is the initial fee minus any Medicare rebate you receive.
Each medical service is designated an item number. The complexity of your visit determines the item numbers billed.
For clarity on item numbers on your invoice, our reception team is here to assist you.
Consultation fees are set by your GP and are payable on the day of your visit.
The total cost reflects the comprehensive care provided. Your final out-of-pocket expense includes the fee minus your Medicare rebate.
Medicare Rebates are applicable for many services. We often process these instantly, crediting your account on the same day.
For certain services, please allow 2-5 working days for the rebate processing.
Your out-of-pocket cost is the balance after deducting the Medicare rebate from the initial fee for your GP's service.
Check the government’s medicare website for the latest information shown in the table below to get the most accurate data relating to your situation.
Thresholds | Threshold amount | Who it's for | What counts towards the threshold | What benefit you'll get back |
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Original Medicare Safety Net (OMSN) | $495.60 | Everyone in Medicare | Your gap amount for the calendar year. | 100% of the schedule fee for out of hospital services. |
Extended Medicare Safety Net (EMSN) - General | $2,249.80 | Everyone in Medicare | Your out of pocket amount for the calendar year. | 80% of out of pocket costs or the EMSN benefit caps for out of hospital services. |
Extended Medicare Safety Net (EMSN) - Concessional and Family Tax Benefit Part A | $717.90 | Concession cardholders and families eligible for Family Tax Benefit Part A | Your out of pocket amount for the calendar year. | 80% of out of pocket costs or the EMSN benefit caps for out of hospital services. |