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Michael Costello Clinical Psychologist |
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Information for clients and GPs regarding Better Access to Mental Health Medicare Referrals Medical Practitioners - Detailed Information Regarding Referrals Under This Scheme Clients - Information Regarding Better Access to Mental Health Please FAX referrals to (02) 9785-0628 or email to michael@costellopsychology.com Appointments are available Call 0402-778223 if you have any questions Important Note It is imperative that you are referred under a GP Mental Health Care Plan (GPMHTP). The referral must be dated, signed by the GP, include the name of the psychological disorder, and number of sessions referred for. If these details are not included it is considered invalid by Medicare. If Medicare has not received notification of the appropriate GPMHTP item number being billed by the GP or if the referral is invalid, you will not be entitled to the Clinical Psychology rebate of $136.35 per session & no bulk billing will be available. You are entitled to up to 10 sessions in a calendar year. Sessions not used in one calendar year do not roll over to the next year. Feel free to contact me with any queries |
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