Fees and charges

Counselling and Social Work Services

GP Referrals via the Better Access Program

If you are referred by your doctor via the Better Access Program (Mental Health Care Plan).

The fee is $160 per session (rebate $81.90, out of pocket expense $78.10)

Health Care Card Holders fee per session is $110 (rebate $81.90, out of pocket expense $31.90)

Payment in full is required on the day of consultation and the rebate ($81.90) will be refunded  into your nominated bank account.

Bass Coast Therapy is registered with Open Arms to provide therapy and social work services. Eligible persons have no out of pocket expenses for further information see http://www.openarms.gov.au

NDIS 

Bass Coast Therapy is registered with the NDIA to provide therapeutic and social work services.

NDIS Participant fees are in accordance with the NDIS Price Guide

Private Clients

Sliding scale for fees is $110-$193.99

Cancellation Fee

We understand that sometimes people are unable to keep an appointment.  If this happens to you, please contact us as soon as possible and we will waive this fee.  If you do not attend an appointment and don’t advise us within 24 hours, you will be charged a $100 cancellation fee. Please note that the cancellation fee is not covered by Medicare.

You can call/text or email to let us know you need to cancel an appointment.

Private Health Rebate

Private health rebates may be available for Bass Coast Therapy services. The conditions and rebate amounts vary between private health funds. Please check with your health fund for entitlements.

Other Fees:

In some instances, you may be required to pay extra fees for services that are not covered by Medicare. Any additional costs will be discussed directly with you.

If you are experiencing financial hardship we may be able to offer bulk billed services.